Tell me about your experience working in the parks.
Provide an overview of your professional experience while putting emphasis on your experience working in the parks, as per the advertised position, proving you indeed have the experience and qualifications required for this position.
Review the job description before your interview and answer this question by selecting some of the main duties on the posting and telling the interviewer you have performed these duties in the past, when and how.
"I have worked as an Wildlife Intern for (X company) where I was responsible for (X related duties). Since this internship, I have gained considerable experience working for (X company) where I managed (X related duties) and for (X company) where I was responsible for (X related duties). These are some of the reasons I believe I am a perfect fit for your position."
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Anonymous Answer
I have never worked in parks, but I have volunteered to pick up trash and to clean up areas where animals congregate. These are some reasons as to why I'd be a good fit for your position.
Rachelle's Feedback
Not bad; however, your response could be stronger with a slight rewording. Please see below.
"I have volunteered to pick up trash and clean up areas where wildlife congregates. It's important to me to ensure a safe environment for our wildlife and other animals."
Anonymous Answer
When I was in high school I volunteered with my church and we helped clean some of the beach trash and we used to plant plants around the church.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great start, but I suggest developing this response a bit further. For example: This volunteer experience inspired my interest in parks, and I am now excited to begin a career as a wildlife officer.
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