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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 wants to know why you left your last job to see if you were fired, gave notice, or were laid off. If you were fired, they want to know if you will admit why you were fired, if you take responsibility, and what you learned from the experience. If you gave notice, they want to understand what you did not like about your job to see if you would fit in with the company culture.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I left my last job because there was no room for professional growth or advancement. I want to work in a supervisory position, but that was not possible in my previous place of employment because of the company structure. I gave my two weeks' notice and left on good terms. I have an excellent letter of recommendation if you would like a copy for your records."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I left my last job as a cashier to pursue a career as a Pharmacy Technician. I gave two weeks' notice before leaving for school and left on good terms. My supervisor knew that job was temporary, as I had spoken about my career path with her."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I left my last job after working there for twelve years because the company was understaffed. The CEO did not want to hire additional employees, so I worked twelve-hour days, six days a week. I do not mind working long hours on occasion, but this went on for two years, and I was missing so much in my kids' lives. I realized it was time for a change, so I applied to your organization because of your reputation and a more stable schedule."
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