911 Dispatcher Mock Interview
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Question 9 of 30
A 911 Dispatcher must react appropriately under pressure. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As a university student, split-second decisions happen often! I make split-second decisions when resolving matters during group projects, when project deadlines are changed, or when I need to make strategic moves related to my course load. I believe I have become a much stronger problem solver because of these situations and look forward to applying these skills to my role as a 911 Dispatcher."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"If I were hired, I feel that I would compliment your department in a few significant ways. First - I am a fast learner and I already bring 6 years' experience in 911 dispatch. The time to train me will be reduced. Also, I bring experience in training new hires and would be happy to jump in when it comes to on-boarding individuals new to their dispatch career."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Being able to make quick decisions and think fast on your feet using sound logic sets top-notch dispatchers out from the crowd. We all make a lot of choices every day, so start by telling the interviewer that you make a lot of quick decisions each day. Next, be prepared with a solid example that will be sure to impress. Be sure to outline the situation, the task, the actions that you took, and then speak about the result.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Last month, my senior dispatcher quit on the spot leaving all responsibility on me during the middle of a busy shift. It was uncomfortable, but I knew I had to get my head in the game. I took charge of the floor, reassuring the other fifteen dispatchers that things would go on as usual. I delegated tasks as needed. We finished our shift under a lot of pressure, but everyone willingly did what they needed to reach the finish line until the next shift of dispatchers arrived. Shortly after this incident, I took a promotion as a senior dispatcher."
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