Facing the Promotional Interview

Download or read book Facing the Promotional Interview written by John Mittendorf and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this all-encompassing new guide, veteran fire chief and best selling author John Mittendorf explains the subtle requirements of the promotional interview process. This book is designed to help fire fighters avoid the common pitfalls of poor interviews by teaching them: - How to develop a balanced study program - Why the first 60 seconds of an interview are critical, and what you can do to make a good impression - How to relate your qualifications to the position sought - What to expect in the opening, body, and closing questions of an interview - Typical opening questions - How to define and prepare an opening response for the positions of engineer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief