Security Guard Mock Interview
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Question 20 of 30
What are the most important traits for a security guard to possess?
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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.
"After reading the job description and getting to know the needs of your company, I believe the most important traits are to be reliable, alert, eager to help, and thorough in tasks. I know that I can deliver these qualities on the job because I already exercise these traits as a full-time student and part-time volunteer."
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.
The traits that you discuss in your response should be traits that you have or are working towards having. This question offers an excellent opportunity for you to discuss your top qualities while showing the interviewer how they will of benefit, should you be hired. Some essential traits of a security guard include confidence, keen attention to detail, bravery, excellent communicator, a desire to help others, reliability, and honesty.
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.
"The most important traits for a security guard to posses, and traits that I am proud to have are my unwavering honesty, my ability to make people feel safe, and my clear communication style. I make my presence known on the job without being too intimidating because I want those who need help to be able to approach me. I am alert and pay close attention to my surroundings."
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