I know I'm a little late in the game, but I figured another 2 cents couldn't hurt
It's just sad-_-. I'm a hardworking individual and I know I can perform the same level if not higher than these hired EMT's.
can you backup that statement with any evidence? have you worked as an EMT, and actively demonstrated what you just said? if not, than it's s subjective statement based on your own opinion, and many people's opinion of themselves is a little inaccurate (I should know, that's why I'm the absolute best EMT there has ever been).
I'm not really good on interviews and I make mistakes when I don't know how to respond to a certain question that I think wasn't necessary to ask in the first place.
life is one big interview. meeting new people, making new friends, asking members of the opposite sex out. picking up a random person at the bar and taking them home is the ultimate interview, and if you can do that, you can ace a job interview (not that I have ever been able to do that, but the theory is still sound). these people want to know you, how you would handle situations, and are looking for a person who will fit into their company.
But rest assured, if a question is being asked, even if you think it wasn't necessary to ask, you can rest assured that the interviewer did feel that it was necessary to ask, and since they are asking it, you better have a good response.
like for example one time an interviewer ask me if "I know the meaning of a round hole" in my mind I said "REALLY not sure if serious". he goes about and explain "when a person is trap in a hole and doesn't know what to do next and its thinking for an answer blah blah" I get all nervous when they ask questions like these. :glare:
never been asked about the round hole.... but if it sounds like an off the wall question, say you don't know. let him explain, and maybe you can make up a good answer to what he or she is looking for
now with an individual that can lie about it and make things up surely he'll get more of a positive feedback to an interviewer cause his answers was better equals hiring a liar on the spot.
or you can lie. maybe you should lie? if you think lying will get you the job, than do it. if your truth telling is holding you back, than try lying. I don't think it's a good idea, and is a very bad way to start off your career with a company, but if you are convinced that lying is the only way to get the job, why not try it in your next interview?
life is not fair dude...Tupac was right society makes you who u are in this life. If I don't get a job as an EMT in the next 2 years I'm probably gonna hang up the flag and do something else and sell drugs in the street or something.
So instead of of working as an EMT, you are going to give up and just sell drugs on the street? yeah, I would really want to hire you. maybe it's that kind of attitude that is preventing you from being hired?
:sad: I been interviewed by AMR, protransport twice, and EMT security for securitas once and none was interested :sad:
or maybe the cali market is over saturdated, and no one wants to hire an inexperienced EMT with a poor attitude? maybe you should get out of cali, or at least apply elsewhere and see what happens?
..I guess they want Liars, the one who can lie the most and look good in an interview, they don't care if u lying as long as you look good.
like i said, try lying. see if that gets you the job, if you are convinced that is the only thing holding you back. what do you have to lose? other than your dignity, morality, self respect, and your general soul. but if you are ok with that, go for it.
and it doesnt help that I'm not white.. I wish I was white..I probably would have an EMT job right now.
ahh, your not white, that must be it. and your not black either, so i'm guessing hispanic?
maybe you speak spanish too, or other languages, that's a great asset. bilingual EMTs are almost always in demand over people who only speak English. turn your "weakness" (that your first language isn't English) and turn it into a strength.
Also remember, as a new hire/entry level candidate, your job is to conform to what they want. If they want you to wear a suit and tie, and speak English, than wear a suit and tie and speak English. if they want hard working people, who will always check the truck, follow all the rules, and not give management any problems, than that's the type of person you will need to be. and if you are not, well, maybe this isn't the field for you?
