Excavator Mock Interview
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Do you have previous excavation experience?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If the company requires previous experience as an excavator operator, it should have been noted in the job requirements. The interviewer can look at your resume to see your experience, but they want to hear from you what your excavation experience entails. Describe how many years of experience you have as an excavator operator and how you gained your knowledge.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you do not have prior excavation experience, you want to avoid saying you do. The company may have you perform a test operating their machinery, and you do not want to show you were dishonest. Even if you do not have much experience, be honest in your response and let the interviewer know you are eager to gain more knowledge by working for their company.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have three years of experience operating an excavator during my apprenticeship. I have worked on small and large excavation projects and feel very confident in my skills as an excavator operator."
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