Hey everyone! My apologies for missing tonight’s Back of the Bay session. I had to pick up the kids tonight, got caught up with family responsibilities, and completely forgot to send out a heads up that I wouldn’t be able to make it. That’s on me, and I apologize to anyone who logged on expecting us to go live. I appreciate everyone’s time and understanding. We’ll be back at it next Wednesday at 7 PM! Hope everyone is having a great week. Keep putting in the work, stay consistent, and Own Your Shift! 👊

Great Interview Practice tonight with Nick and Andrew! Sharpening the skills.

Hey everyone! I recently took the opportunity to do a station visit with Clovis Fire and wanted to share how it went, along with a list of topics a captain shared with me that you can expect as questions in almost any interview. (If you'd rather skip the story and just grab the questions, the list is at the bottom) How the Visit Went: - Don't bail if no one's home: I arrived about 10 minutes early, but ended up waiting around 20 minutes because the entire station was out on a call. If you ring the doorbell and get no answer, just hang tight and wait for them to arrive. Also, don't ring the door bell too often, I did that at a previous station and got an earful, I'd say wait about 2-4 minutes per ring. - Dress right and bring food: I went in full formal gear, slacks, white button-up, and polished shoes and grabbed a pack of giant cinnamon rolls from a local mom-and-pop spot. - Do your homework first: Since I’m not from the area, I brought up what I already knew about the city and station culture. I asked them to check if my info was right and to fill in the blanks on things you can't find online. - Be Vulnerable & Get Reps: I was honest and expressed that I was nervous and that this was my first interview. I asked if they would be willing to drill me with some questions and give me feedback. That conversation led to one of the captains giving me a solid goldmine of advice. Key Interview Topics to Master According to the captain, you should be ready to speak on these core topics for almost any department interview: - Who are you? (Your background, character, and story) - Best decision you've ever made - Worst decision you've ever made - Conflict and resolution - Most physically demanding experience - A time your integrity was questioned - A time your honesty was questioned - Why are you here? (Why this job, why this city, why this department) - What motivates you? - What do you know about the department you're applying to? - Your work ethic

For all you firefighter candidates out there, take a look at one of your fellow recruits putting in the work during our Wednesday 7 PM live interview prep sessions! This gentleman has been consistently training with us for the past couple of months, and the improvement speaks for itself! 🎯 Watch his opening statement and ask yourself, how does yours compare? Remember, you're not just trying to pass an interview. You're competing against hundreds, sometimes thousands, of candidates. The goal isn't just to pass. It's to score at the TOP! Your opening statement sets the tone for the entire interview. Those first impressions matter! Don't wait until you're days or weeks away from your interview to start preparing. The time to prepare is TODAY, not when the opportunity arrives! Join us every Wednesday at 7 PM for our live mock oral interviews, feedback, and preparation. Preparation builds confidence. Confidence builds performance. OWN YOUR SHIFT | YOU GO, WE GO! 🤙🏽

Hey guys & gals, Hop on the Calendar and click today’s link at 7pm to get free Interview prep mentoring. You don’t want to miss this. -Will