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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Many insurance agencies post they are looking for SIU investigators who are self-starters and can work independently. While working in a team environment is also required as you collaborate with coworkers and law enforcement, agencies want investigators who can conduct independent research of claims, examine the evidence, interview victims, and question potential suspects. The interviewer asks this question to see that you can work independently and not need to be closely supervised if hired.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on describing that you work well independently and work well with teams. The interviewer wants to hear that you can work in different types of situations but that you do not need close supervision.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you want to be considered for the position, avoid saying that you require close supervision. The interviewer wants an SIU investigator who is comfortable working alone but knows when to ask a supervisor for assistance with an investigation.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am very comfortable working independently. I have worked as an SIU investigator for five years and have always worked alone, except for when I need to collaborate with law enforcement or other agencies. I work well in a team environment as well as independently. I do not prefer close supervision as I am confident in my skills as an investigator. If I have a question or require assistance from my supervisor, I do not hesitate to ask them."

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