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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Walk the interviewer through your career history in retail. Be sure to highlight your favorite and most challenging positions. Discuss what made them so challenging and rewarding.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have worked in retail for the past eight years. My most challenging position was with Company ABC. I found it challenging because it was a different industry than I was accustomed to. I learned a great deal during that time. This position was also my favorite because it was such a great challenge. I like to be pushed beyond my boundaries. It keeps me motivated to be better."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"My most challenging position, and also my favorite position, would be my current role as a customer service representative with company ABC. I would not normally choose to leave; however, I need to find a position related to my newly acquired degree. In my current position, the hours are great, my coworkers are nice, and I receive fair compensation."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you do not have experience working in retail, be honest with the interviewer and tell them you have not worked in retail before. If you have worked in another industry, describe your job's most challenging and favorite parts.

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