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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Strong math skills are an asset in any retail-based role. Assure the interviewer that you are comfortable with the math associated with handling cash transactions and performing inventory counts.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I did very well in math during High School and am comfortable with the math skills required for accepting cash, balancing a cash float, and performing inventory-related tasks. I would rate myself a 9 out of 10 as there is always room for improvement in any skill."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I rate myself an 8 out of 10. My math skills are strong, and I am confident I can meet your expectations regarding accepting customer payments. I did not rate myself higher because I feel everyone can improve their skills as no one is perfect."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The hiring manager wants you to rate your skills from 1-10. You want a rating of at least an 8 to show you have strong math skills. However, you want to avoid giving yourself a 10, as there is always room for improvement of any skill.

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