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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
It is incredibly important to research the company's core values and mission statement before your interview. Discuss with the hiring manager Waitrose's core values and why you think you are the top choice for this role.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have researched your core values online and feel your values align with mine to a tee. Your five core values speak volumes and are what made me want to apply to your company. I think that I would be the best person for this job because I have a great appreciation for what Waitrose is achieving in the retail marketplace."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have extensively researched your company and closely identify with your five core values. I love that you act with integrity, give it your all, and give more than you take. I also appreciate that you allow yourself and your employees to be themselves while working as a team. I feel that my retail marketing education, as well as the fact that I am bilingual, makes me the best candidate for this role."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Waitrose's core values are mentioned on its website and mentioned here: 'As co-owners we all have a share in the business and a shared commitment to go above and beyond for each other and our customers. We have a set of five values that were created by Partners, for Partners, to explain what it means to be a Partner and what makes a great one. They also guide our commitment to empower all Partners who work here, whichever part of the business they work in:
DO RIGHT: We act with integrity and use our judgement to do the right thing.
ALL OR NOTHING: We put everything we have into everything we do.
GIVE MORE THAN YOU TAKE: We put more in, so everyone gets more out.
BE YOURSELF. ALWAYS: We're quirky, proud and at our best when we are free to be ourselves.
WE NOT ME: When we work together anything is possible.
Be sure to memorize these values before your interview so you can answer this question with ease.

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