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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Leadership at the retail level can open up many career options, such as store management, district-level leadership, and even corporate opportunities. Talk to the interviewer about your interest in gaining a leadership role down the road.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I would be very excited about obtaining a role in leadership within Waitrose in the future. I am prepared to express my interest through hard work and taking on leadership duties as you feel I am ready."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have been in an unofficial leadership role for the past three years. I believe a management role with Waitrose would be a great next step in my career."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Employees interested in future leadership roles generally have a strong work ethic and are more motivated to succeed than their coworkers. The interviewer would like to hear that you want to become a leader with Waitrose so they can mentor you into a management role.

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