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3. How would your friends describe you?

Reliable, Timely, Good listener, Productive, Able to think rationally in stressful situations (always analyzes options and potential outcomes), FITTTT BITT (as in girl lol)

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

"I hate confrontation and in the past found myself at times compromising what I wanted or needed in order to keep the peace. This was a real problem, especially in team situations or when I was supposed to be leading a group because there are times when you need to tell people things they might not necessarily want to hear. Since then I've realized this is a weakness of mine and I've worked very hard to overcome it. Now instead of avoiding those situations, I take it as an opportunity to practice being more assertive without coming across as difficult. I take the time to listen to each side of the situation and make sure that if I have any comments or criticisms that they are constructive and that the solutions I offer are actual solutions and not just "peace patches."

What is your greatest weakness?

"I have a hard time letting a project go or sharing a task with others because I'm always convinced that I can do it all on my own and that asking for help will be taken as a sign of weakness. This has led to me taking on projects that have overwhelmed me and resulted in me being frustrated and angry. It hasn't been easy learning to let go, but I've been working on trusting others and sharing the responsibilities for projects and as a result, have been able to really accomplish some incredible things."

3. What are your strength and weaknesses?

"I'm a problem solver. I love taking a problem and looking at it from every angle. I enjoy work that challenges me and pushes me to think outside the box. I enjoy situations where I am allowed to work with other people to come up with creative solutions. At my last company we were asked to come up with ways to increase our work flow without decreasing our accuracy. By really analyzing what every department was doing and finding ways to work together more efficiently, I was able to not only streamline the process, but made it possible for us to beat our previous deadline by three days with a superior product as an end result." problem solver, likes challenges and enjoys working as a team. works well in a team, individual, positive, determined, hard working, quick learner

Tell me.... what are your weaknesses?

"There are times when I'm too blunt and honest and might seem aloof. I tend to say the first thing that comes to my mind without thinking about what I'm saying first. When I'm dealing with other people this can come across as cold and even a little mean which isn't my intention at all. Once I realized I was doing this it was a matter of slowing down and thinking before I say something to someone...especially when I'm giving people feedback. I'm actively working on making sure that my criticisms are constructive and that I'm leaving people with solutions and options rather than just shutting them down"

Is there anything else I should know about you?

(Desired Quality: Deals well with pressure) DO' s Turn the interview from an "interrogation" to a "conversation" by taking this opportunity to highlight one of the Qualities you've discovered in your research. Keep a few success stories in your back pocket just for open-ended questions like these. They will really impress the hiring manager. DON'T S Don't EVER simply say, "No, I don't think so." Use the opportunity you've been given. Don't ramble on and on. It's not an invitation to tell your life story. Don't simply list off your hobbies and interests.

2. Tell me what you know about EWEMS

- # bases. county vs city - # trucks - # hospitals; BHP located? BHP doctor. -

What are your strengths?

--> I have a very strong understanding of my anatomy and physiology and skills. I strive for the concepts. Ex. ex. ex.

WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU? What skills makes you different from everyone else?

-IV certified -Speak a second language: Chinese first language. Understands french. -Recently graduated with over 500 hr working with Windsor-Essex EMS. -Very adaptable - moved from Toronto to windsor --very comfortable with driving *in a big city with traffic

Success stories: Teamwork oriented

-Ultimate frisbee - - -

1. Tell me about yourself.

-well-rounded. athlete. -first generation canadian. parents came over from vietnam during the war. -

Behavioural questions: STAR

1. Situation: Open with a brief description of the Situation and context of the success story (who, what, where, when, how). 2. Task: Explain the Task you had to complete highlighting any specific challenges or constraint (eg deadlines, costs, other issues). 3. Action: Describe the specific Actions that you took to complete the task. These should highlight desirable traits without needing to state them (initiative, intelligence, dedication, leadership, understanding, etc.) 4. Result: Close with the result of your efforts. Include figures to quantify the result if possible.

Tell me about your education and how does that make you a good candidate?

4th semester the expectation: -perform all attending duties of a PCP -certified in Symptom Relief and Defibrillation by SWORBHP -take the lead on every call and execute all duties as a PCP -IV certified

What are your weaknesses? and how do you plan on improving on them?

Avoid listing out your weaknesses rather talk about your weakness which you have overcome. Talking about past weaknesses is a great way to answer this question. But never make up a new weakness just for the sake of answering. Think about times you've had trouble in the past. Did you learn from those experiences? How have you grown as a person? Have you ever been told you have a flaw in your personality? Maybe your weakness is shyness? Are you impatient? Do you hold grudges or find yourself unable to move past situations? Are you afraid of change or the unknown? Do you have a hard time taking criticism without getting defensive? **I am overly critical of myself. **Overthink? **Straightforward - working on phrasing my words to soften my point? **becoming more talkative - Working on small talk How did you overcome the troubles you had in the past? What did you learn and do you continue to apply that to similar situations? How have you addressed the flaw (or flaws) in your personality?

3. What is your biggest strength?

DO: Highlight one of your strengths that you know the company puts a lot of value in Use a story from your past to support the strength you are trying to demonstrate Quantify your level achievement ("90th percentile of scores") DONT: Don't brag about your accomplishments Don't bring up strengths that aren't relevant to the company you are interviewing with Don't make any claims you can't support with hard facts.

What are your career goals?

For example, first say that you would like to clear the interview and perform the given job with utmost excellence. Then talk about how you see yourself 5-10 years down the line. Discuss short term goals which are practical and achievable with a neat explanation.

When have you demonstrated leadership?

I am more of a silent leader, leading by setting examples. Showing rather than talking. proving my capabilities, like if I can do it, anyone else can too. All the hard work.

3. Why should we select you over the other candidates?

I have a very strong understanding of my anatomy and physiology. I speak a second language?

Tell us about your leadership qualities.

If you have held a leadership position in the past, then talk about how you managed your team. If no positions held then talk about how well you coordinate with the team and what are your strategies to get the best out of your team. Never criticize your ex-leaders rather talk about the good qualities in them that have inspired you.

What have you learned from your past mistakes on the job? **

Is there anything that has happened which would strain your credibility? If so, avoid mentioning such incidences. You can talk about your past mistakes and the lessons you have learnt from it. Make sure not to make it big; otherwise, it will affect the confidence of the interviewer on you. The crux behind this question is to know whether you are having the ability to learn from your mistakes and how positive minded you are.

What have you done to improve your knowledge in the past year?

Make sure you match the answer for this question with the information you have provided in the cover letter and your resume. You can mention a wide variety of skills you have learned in the past. If you have gone through a refresher course then it is very good to state the new set of skills you have learned. Express your keen interest towards learning new things in the upcoming years. Eagerness and enthusiasm to learn new things will surely impress the panel.

6) Skill-specific questions. Examples include: Another emergency responder insists on transporting a patient against their will. How will you proceed? What are your incident management priorities at a motor vehicle accident on a busy highway with victims trapped in a burning vehicle? What trends do you see in the current emergency services in our area?

Reviewing topics which are likely to be covered is a good idea. Often you'll know ahead of time if the interview is going to include job skill-specific questions or scenarios. Use the TOP/ACE format to show not only that you know your skills, but your particular skill set fits best with the job.

How do you deal with conflict?/when was a time when you had to deal with conflict.

STAR

Why do you think you will fit this position?

Simply list your skills and work competencies that you think will best fit the position. You can talk about your strengths in relation to the job opening and can also talk a little about your career goals.

7) Ethical scenarios. These are often perceived as the most difficult interview questions, but the process for answering them is practically universal. When presented with an ethical dilemma in an interview, follow these simple steps:

Stop: Stop whatever the behaviors or actions are if it's within the authority of your prospective job to do so. If it's a safety issue, always intervene. Safety is everyone's job. Question: Gather information. Question and observe to gather the information to either make your decision or pass it up the chain of command. Correct: If it's within the authority of your prospective job to do so, do what you can to correct the problem immediately. Remember, there is always something you can do. Report: Whether or not you were able to correct the problem, you must report the issue to your immediate superior. Always follow the chain of command.

5. Site-specific questions.

Use TOP/ACE to show what you know about the job, and also how you can use that knowledge to excel in the position. Examples of this type of question include: What do you know about our (city, department, agency)? How do you get from (point A) to (point B)? What is the population and makeup of our response area? How will you change your personal schedule to accommodate your new work schedule?

2. How did you decide to become a paramedic?