SIU Investigator Mock Interview
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How do you handle difficult witnesses?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Working as an SIU investigator, you will encounter difficult witnesses at times. The interviewer asks this question to gain insight into your temperament, investigative techniques, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. How you respond to this answer will give the interviewer a lot of information about you and your work style.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on outlining a few techniques you employ when working with difficult or hostile witnesses. The interviewer wants to hear that you remain calm, actively listen to the witness, explain why you are interviewing them, what you will do with the information you receive, and stay patient and professional throughout.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Avoid saying that you become angry, dismiss the witness, or act in another unprofessional manner. If you cannot remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult witnesses, the interviewer will determine that you may not be cut out for the job.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I handle difficult witnesses the same way I do as ones who are cooperative. I am always patient and professional. I introduce myself and explain the reason for the investigation. If someone becomes difficult during an interview, I stay calm and reiterate why I am speaking with them. I stay focused and do not take a witness's anger or frustration personally, and remain neutral at all times. I understand that some witnesses will not help an investigation as well as others."
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