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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The job announcement should have specified how many years of experience are required to apply to the position. Since you made it to the interview, you must have the experience the company needs. The interviewer wants to hear how many years of experience you have, where you gained your experience, what types of roofing jobs you have worked on, and how your expertise will benefit their company. Describe your roofing experience while making sure to hit those key points.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Avoid simply stating the number of years of experience you have. Elaborate by describing how you gained your experience, how many years you have been a Roofer, your roofing expertise, and how your knowledge will benefit the company if hired. If you are new to the industry, explain that you hope to gain experience working as an apprentice for the company and are excited to have this opportunity.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have four years of experience installing and repairing residential and commercial roofs. I started as an apprentice with Mueller Roofing Company and became a licensed Roofing Contractor at the end of my apprenticeship. I have installed all types of roofs, including metal, shingles, clay tiles, and wood shake, and consider wood shake my specialty. That is one of the reasons I am excited to interview for this position since your company's reputation relies on your wood shake roofs."

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