Interviewing

Front 1

What is a strength?

Back 1

• A strength can be defined as a combination of talent, behavior, skills and knowledge that you apply consistently to produce a successful result.

Front 2

What are my spontaneous reactions to the situation and activity?

Back 2

Ask yourself:
• When do I feel a sense of "rightness" and enjoyment?
• What activities give me a sense of satisfaction?

Front 3

A strength

Back 3

-If it feels good when you are performing an activity the chances are that you are using a strength.
-Your strengths are things that come naturally and relatively easily to you
-Once you have identified your strengths it is important to understand what they mean on a practical, work-related level in order to answer the question What are Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Front 4

What are your strengths

Back 4

-Make sure your answer to this interview question is relevant.
-Tailor your strengths to the job and highlight why they qualify you as the right candidate for the job opportunity.
-Don't make the mistake of frustrating the interviewer as you describe what a great athlete you are and list your latest sports achievements during your sales job interview.
-Don't just list your strengths, back them up with facts.
-An attribute is far more powerful if it is rooted in a relevant example.
-To identify your strengths you need to look at four criteria.

Front 5

Communication skills

Back 5

-I have strong communication skills, both verbal and written as well as being an active listening

Front 6

Strong work ethic/diligent

Back 6

I am Hard working, works extra hours, takes on more projects than others, I do more than required, I work well without supervision

Front 7

Flexible and adaptable

Back 7

I adapt well to change, I am willing to learn new skills and knowledge, make a positive effort to accept changes, I am willing to work in different environments, and I am willing to attempt new tasks.

Front 8

Team work/player

Back 8

I Work effectively in a team, contribute to team, communicate effectively with team members, I respect and listen to all team members and what they bring to the cause.

Front 9

Reliable/dependable

Back 9

I always arrive on time, I fulfill obligations, I follow through on commitments, I take responsibility for own actions.

Front 10

What are your weaknesses

Back 10

-With this typical interview question the interviewer is assessing your self awareness and insight rather than your weaknesses
-The ability to acknowledge a weakness is often seen as a sign of maturity and wisdom. Refer to a true weakness but then turn it into a positive by describing it as an area for development.

Front 11

Relate what steps you have taken to try and improve.

Back 11

-I'm impatient with people who don't work at the same pace as me but I'm learning to manage this. I make sure that they have the right resources for the job, I follow up to see that they are on track and I step in and help when needed"
-A good guide is to acknowledge one or two weaknesses, describe the efforts made to overcome these and end your story on a positive note.

Front 12

Weakness-Impatience

Back 12

-Frustration with co workers who perform at a slower pace or to a lower standard than you expect of yourself. Doesn't accept mistakes easily.
How can it be managed:
-Recognize people have different work standards and different levels of productivity. See it from their point of view. Provide constructive feedback in a pleasant way and offer help to move the project forward.

Front 13

Why should we hire you

Back 13

-Review the job description and note down the job requirements.
-Refer to your skills and experience relevant to the job requirements and the company's needs. What benefits are you bringing to this job?
-Mention your previous successes and your goals for the future. Be straightforward and confident about your abilities.
-don't try to say that you are the best qualified candidate, you are not familiar with the other candidates' skills and experience. Rather highlight the reasons why you are the right candidate for this job.

Front 14

Why should we hire you

Back 14

I have the right combination of critical care skills and job related experience that can be a asset to your company.
With my previous flight experience, I am easily trainable, and can adapt quickly to new policies, protocols, and procedures. As I mentioned before I have a strong work ethic, I get along great with others, I am a team player, and I have the critical care knowledge that will contribute to the great reputation that your company has.

Front 15

Why do you want to leave your job

Back 15

-Be straightforward but avoid negative comments about past employers in the job interview.
-Don't bad-mouth the company, your manager or colleagues, it puts you in a bad light.
-Keep it positive and make the reason for a leaving a constructive one such as a new challenge, exciting opportunity, increased responsibility or learning possibility.
-relate how you worked hard in your last position and now you want to use your skills and experience to benefit this company.
-"I am interested in an opportunity to use the skills and abilities I have developed over the last couple of years in a new and challenging position"
-I am looking for a stable long term environment where I can retire from.

Front 16

What has been your greatest achievement to date

Back 16

-Choose an achievement that is related to the position and is fairly recent.
-When asking employer interview questions about past successes, interviewers particularly want to know about achievements that increased revenues, decreased expenses, solved problems, were innovative or improved a company's reputation.

Front 17

What has been your greatest achievement to date, cont

Back 17

-Does the position need superior sales ability, someone with keen attention to detail, strong management skills or excellent problem-solving ability?
-Reflect upon achievements that demonstrated this skill.
-Describe your accomplishment and highlight the job-related skills you used. Point out how the results benefited the company.

Front 18

Greatest achievement

Back 18

I believe I have had a number of successes to date. It is difficult to say which I think has been my greatest accomplishment as they were all important.
-Being the first person in my family to go to college
-Receiving the Flight Paramedic of the Year Award for a company that has over 80 EMS helicopter bases in the US.
-I was rewarded for my strong work ethic, leadership skills, critical care skills, my safety conscious, and my work with the EMS community.

Front 19

Tell me about yourself

Back 19

-In your answer highlight how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the job and the company profile.
-Where you were born and grew up, or what pets you have is not likely to show the interviewer why you are a good candidate for the job opportunity.
-The interviewer wants to know if you will fit in with the rest of the team, the department and the company.
-The interviewer is also trying to find out what motivates you and whether it is consistent with what the job and the employer offer.
-The interviewer has probably already read your Resume or CV, so avoid just repeating that information during the interview questions and answers.

Front 20

Tell me about yourself

Back 20

-for the past 4 1/2 years I have been gratefull to have been given the opportunity to be a flight paramedic
-I have enjoyed working in the air medical industry and Ive enjoyed being able to practice critical care medicine.
-I am highly motivated
-I enjoy being able to practice medicine in an autonomous environment
-I have dedicated myself to learning as much as possible to help me be a better clinician.
-Im always looking to further my education

Front 21

How do you handle conflict

Back 21

-The interviewer wants to know how you react to conflict and how you manage it.
-Try to focus your job interview answer on the behavioral process that you use to resolve the conflict.
-Don't direct your answer at how difficult you boss or co-workers are and how hard it is to work with them.
-This portrays you as someone who does not get on easily with other people and employers want someone who gets on well with others
-Use your interview answer to highlight your interpersonal skills, your maturity and your ability to stay calm in the face of difficulty.

Front 22

How do you handle conflict

Back 22

-Emphasize the techniques you use to diffuse conflict such as understanding the other person's position, asking questions to find out the cause of the conflict, not conveying blame and not becoming too emotional.
-Demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively to reach an acceptable resolution.

Front 23

Handling a conflict

Back 23

I was in charge of the community outreach education for a previous program I worked for. I had scheduled an education class with a local EMS service, I had posted the class on the dedicated calendar for everyones viewing to include the on duty crew who was suppose to attend the class as well.
The on duty crew had voiced there opinion of frustration that they did not know of such class.
They voiced that they were not prepared for the class and would have like better notification.
I responded by saying that the class was posted on the outreach calendar for about 2 weeks
I also stated that I will send out emails to the on duty crew, I will provide reminders when the date of the event is closer, and I will also provide a face to face notification.
I understand not being prepared for a class and I would not like to be unprepared.