AMESEMT Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 Not exactly sure which category to post this but since I was just a student not too long ago I will post it here. On Monday I have my first interview for a paramedic position. Besides looking nice (i.e. wearing a suit), what other things can I do to make myself more desirable (not sexually.....jeeze)? I want to give myself the best chance of being given an offer. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated since I am new to the job hunt on the EMS side. I do have the ABC soup of certs (PALS, PEPP, AMLS, GEMS, ACLS, BLS instructor, PHTLS, and NRP). Thanks for the help! Ames
JPINFV Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 It never hurts to show a little leg Have you seen my legs?
AMESEMT Posted November 12, 2008 Author Posted November 12, 2008 Yea...I might scare them away. Unless they like hair, then they would probably hire me in an instant. LOL.
defib_wizard Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 You could put it in little braids with bows. :shock:
Arizonaffcep Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 You could always claim you were French... :shock:
crotchitymedic1986 Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 1. Dress professionally -- not sexy. 2. Dont wear perfume -- you will probably be in a small office with the door closed, dont want to overpower them. 3. Be atleast 20-30 minutes early. 4. Be prepared to answer questions in detail with real life examples -- most employers have moved away from yes and no questions. Instead of do you work well with others, you are more likely to hear, "tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer or coworker" or "tell me about the biggest professional mistake you have made in your life, and what you learned from it", or "tell me about a time when you went above and beyond at your last employer". The purpose of this type of questioning is to hear the "real you" not the "interview you" -- be careful how you respond, as honesty can trip you up -- for instance, "at my last job, i had this boss that was an asshole -- he was constantly writing me up, so i demanded a transfer to a different shift". 5. Smile 6. Be positive -- no negative answers to any questions 7. Be concise, do not get diarrhea of the mouth. 8. Ask a good follow up question like, "are there opportunites for advancement here, if i work hard", or "would i have the opportunity to work on special projects or committees". 9. Do not get too much into salary/benefits during first interview -- let the boss bring it up. 10. Get a business card from the boss/HR person and email them later that day to thank them for the interview.
EMS Solutions Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 Take a look at the Job Interview and Preparation guide I just posted. It can be applied to any market but hey it's free and maybe you can get something out of it. http://ems-safety.com/free.htm Jim
AMESEMT Posted December 7, 2008 Author Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. I found out Friday after Thanksgiving I got the job!!!! I start December 22nd.
Dustdevil Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. I found out Friday after Thanksgiving I got the job!!!! I start December 22nd.Congratulations! Glad to hear the long road has lead to fruition for you. I'm looking forward to hearing how things go for you.
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