Construction Superintendent Mock Interview
Master 30 Construction Superintendent interview questions covering safety protocols, scheduling, subcontractor management, and on-site problem-solving.
Question 21 of 30
Our company requires a pre-employment physical exam and drug test. Will you have a problem passing either?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
It costs companies a lot of money to send candidates to the physician and to perform drug tests. The interviewer asks if you will have a problem passing either of the required tests to see if they should continue moving forward with you in the hiring process. If you know you will not pass one or the other, they would like to know now, so they do not waste their money moving forward.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on assuring the interviewer that you will have no problem passing the drug test and physical exam. If you have a prior injury or medical condition, you can disclose that now while letting the interviewer know that you are physically fit to perform your job.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Avoid telling the interviewer that you will pass both tests if you will not. If you know that you indulge in illegal drugs or have an injury or condition that will prevent you from performing your job, you should be honest with the interviewer during your interview. If you are honest and explain why you may not pass the drug test or the physical exam, the interviewer can decide if they want to move forward in the hiring process or not. If they like your personality and experience, they may be able to look past some issues.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I will not have a problem passing either exam. I do not use illegal drugs, and I am in good physical and mental health. I was borderline diabetic five years ago and changed my diet and exercise habits. Since then, my blood sugar has been in the normal range."
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