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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Electrical linemen are often exposed to heights at work because they are responsible for maintaining and repairing power lines suspended high above ground. These power lines are critical to ensuring that electricity is safely delivered to homes and businesses, but they require constant attention and upkeep to function properly. As a result, electrical linemen must be comfortable working at heights and have the necessary training and equipment to do so safely.
The interviewer wants to ensure you can take on all the challenges of being an electrical lineman, including the heights related to your job. Let the interviewer know your feelings about heights and how you overcome the challenges associated with them.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I do not. I fully understand the expectations of this role and that working in heights will be a part of that. At this point, I have never had a fear of heights and have participated in skydiving and bungee jumping many times. I am confident in my ability to perform the duties outlined in your job description."

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As a journeyman lineman, I have overcome the fear of heights throughout the years but I still recognize the dangers of heights or the natural elements that factor in while I'm working aloft.

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In the "Revised Answer" section, I have provided suggested slight revisions to your response.
As a journeyman lineman, I have worked to gradually overcome the fear of heights throughout the years. However, I still fully recognize the dangers of heights and other natural factors when I am working aloft, and try to be as cautious as I can be while on the job. I am confident in my ability to work successfully while exposed to heights and other potential dangers.
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Not at all. I embrace the challenge and my experience in school has made me a confident climber.

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So many people are fearful of heights, so it's great that you're comfortable and confident in this environment! To strengthen your response, I suggest adding a few additional details about what experience you had in school that made you so confident. A specific example to show your comfort level will help take your answer to the next level!
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