Juvenile Correction Officer Mock Interview
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Question 29 of 30
Do you have reliable transportation?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer cannot legally ask if you own a vehicle, as it can be discriminatory. However, they can ask if you have reliable transportation. If one of the job requirements is to have reliable transportation, that should be listed on the job description. The interviewer asks this question to determine if you meet their requirement and if there will be any issues arriving at your shift on time.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Reliable transportation can be a personal vehicle, Uber, public transportation, carpool, motorcycle or bicycle, or walking. Focus on describing what form of reliable transportation you will use to get to work if hired.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
You want to avoid saying that you have not determined how you will get to work each day. If you have not planned ahead, the interviewer will think you are unreliable and not focused on your career. You also want to avoid saying you have an old vehicle that is somewhat reliable. If the interviewer feels that you may be late to work because your car broke down, they may pass you over for another candidate.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have reliable transportation. I bought a new truck last year and have never had mechanical issues. I maintain my truck and follow the service manual recommendations. If something were to happen to my vehicle, I also have a five-year-old motorcycle that is mechanically sound. Getting to work will never be a problem for me if you choose to offer me the position, and I typically arrive half an hour before my shift starts."
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