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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
This is a commonly asked interview question. The interviewer wants to hear that you are self-aware and have identified an area that could be improved. They also want to hear that you set goals and have found a way to improve upon this weakness, which shows determination and hard work. Choose a weakness relevant to the job but not one that could hinder you from being hired.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"My greatest weakness is that I sometimes work too much and need to maintain a better work/life balance. To improve this weakness, I have started scheduling dates with my wife and Zoom calls with my adult children once a week, I signed up for a yoga class three times a week, and I have a golf instructor I meet with every Sunday. Since I have placed these dates and appointments in my schedule, I have found I am maintaining a better balance between work and my personal life, which makes me a more effective employee."

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