QUESTION 22 OF 30

Have you ever testified in court? If so, how was your experience?

Testifying at court proceedings is one of the job duties of a Fire 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, describe how you feel you will do well since you are comfortable speaking in public and have excellent communication skills.

If you have testified in court, describe approximately how many times and your comfort level when testifying. It is normal to be nervous when testifying in court, but most Fire Investigators become more confident and less anxious over time.

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.

"Yes, I have testified in court close to twenty times. I felt nervous the first few times but became more comfortable as I gained experience. Overall, all of my experiences have been straightforward and to the point."

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