Being a firefighter, police officer or paramedic may be the dream of many school children, but the reality is it may never be anything more than a dream. To say that getting recruited to an Emergency Service is challenging is an understatement. Joanna has extensive experience with recruitment and promotion processes and is aware of the challenges involved in both.
Apart from the sheer competition for places, the multi-staged recruitment processes can take several months to complete. Candidates need to demonstrate intellectual aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, physical health and fitness and possess a robust application. Then in addition to this, without exceptional interviewing skills, applicants will be eliminated from the process. Higher Goals will best prepare you for these hurdles.
Recruitment Overview: Still trying to decide if this is the career for you? Or are you questioning if you’ve got what it takes to pass all of the various recruitment stages? Joanna will use this session to detail the eligibility requirements, selection criteria and she will break down all of the stages so you’ll have an intimate understanding of what will be required from you in order to make the cut.
1.25 hours – $225
Application Support: A well-crafted, comprehensive and compelling resume is essential when applying for any job; emergency services are no different. Whether you are applying to enter or applying for a promotion, Higher Goals will use this session to upskill you in writing your own CV and cover letter ensuring that you address the key selection criteria to give you the best chance of standing out.
1.25 hours – $225
Group Assessment Preparation: Many emergency services recruitment campaigns typically run this element to assess your communication and interpersonal skills; including public speaking, problem-solving within a team and writing ability. Higher Goals will provide you with the relevant information on how you need to best perform on the day, followed up with a live simulation run through.
2.5 hours – $450
Screening Question Preparation: There are a few services that require pre-screening in order to progress to the panel interview. These are in the form of written responses or via video interviews. I’ll support you in drafting robust answers to assist with this extra hurdle, then as a follow up we’ll come back together to review your sample responses, refine these and make sure that they’re 100% ready to be delivered.
2.5 hours – $450
Interview Coaching: After completing the initial assessments, the selection interview can be an unexpected hurdle. Remember, this process is designed to expose your vulnerabilities. Interview coaching is an opportunity to prepare for this challenging stage so you can present robust responses with detailed examples highlighting your skills and achievements in front of the panel.
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Mock Interview: Our clients regularly tell us that the mock interview session was the key to their successful interview performance. Simulating the interview environment allows you to practice your responses and have them evaluated by a professional. We will ensure that you are answering questions in their entirety and choosing the best examples following the STAR methodology. It’s also a great way to build confidence in your ability to perform under pressure.
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