Social Work Internship Mock Interview
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Question 11 of 30
Do you have reliable transportation?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer cannot legally ask if you own a vehicle, as it can be discriminatory. However, they can ask if you have reliable transportation. If one of the job requirements is to have reliable transportation, that should be listed on the job description. The interviewer asks this question to determine if you meet their requirement and if there will be no issues arriving to work on time.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Reliable transportation can be a personal vehicle, Uber, public transportation, carpool, motorcycle or bicycle, or walking. Focus on describing what form of reliable transportation you will use to get to your social work internship if hired.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
You want to avoid saying that you have not determined how you will get to work each day. If you have not planned ahead, the interviewer will think you are unreliable and not focused on your career. You also want to avoid saying you have a somewhat reliable old vehicle. If the interviewer feels that you may be late to work because your car broke down, they may pass you over for another candidate.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have reliable transportation. I bought a new vehicle last year and have never had mechanical issues. I also live close to your facility and will ride my bike when the weather permits. Getting to work will never be a problem for me if you choose to offer me the position, and I typically arrive half an hour before my shift starts."
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