Security Guard Mock Interview
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Question 27 of 30
Are you able to work independently, with little supervision?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have always held jobs where I work independently, and even a couple of temporary assignments that required me to work from a home office. I learned a lot about self-discipline during my post-secondary studies, and now I apply this discipline to my work, no matter who is around."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
A lot of security work is independent by nature, and the interviewer would like to know that you can handle the responsibility of working autonomously. As a security guard, you may be patrolling premises in the evening, watching live surveillance footage, guarding the entrances to a building with limited access, and more. Many of these tasks can be done independently and with little supervision. Take the time to assure the interviewer that you can be trusted to deliver your most excellent performance, with or without supervision.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my current job I work by myself about 75% of the time, with absolutely no issue. My supervisor often comments on how he appreciates my ability to stay alert and motivated, even on quieter night shifts where I am working alone. I am not one to twiddle my thumbs or be bored. There is always something to check out, watch, and look after. You can rest assured that I would work very hard no matter the level of supervision."
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