Arson Investigator Mock Interview
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Question 29 of 30
Have you ever testified in court? If so, how was your experience?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Testifying at court proceedings is one of the job duties of an Arson Investigator, and the interviewer wants to hear about your experience. The interviewer asks this question to see if you have testified in court and how comfortable you were doing so. If you have never testified in court, be honest and say that you have not. Then, explain why you feel you will do well since you are comfortable speaking in public and have excellent communication skills.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you have testified in court, tell the interviewer approximately how many times and your comfort level. It is normal to be nervous when testifying in court, but most Arson Investigators become more confident over time. If you have been qualified as an expert witness, be sure to highlight that in your response.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you have never testified in court, avoid saying that you have. The interviewer will find out when contacting your references, and you never want to be dishonest in an interview. You will not be disqualified as a candidate if you have never testified in court, but you will be if you are untruthful.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have testified in court approximately 30 times during my career and have been qualified as an expert witness. I feel very comfortable speaking in court, as I am confident in my skills and the findings I present."
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