REJECTED: The REAL Reason You’re Not Getting Hired
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Hey mate, just wanted to say thank you for all you do, 2 days ago i got the call of my life. I've been offered a full time job with Fire Rescue Victoria (australia). Couldn't have done it without these videos. Thanks again mate, take care.
Duck 🦆
Great advice, getting prepared and hired isn’t actually the most difficult part of the equation. It happens to be the next 25 years of service. 🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒
Thank you for your advice and channel. I decided to become a firefighter in summer of last year and you helped me get the job as soon as hiring opened in my area. I start the academy in 2 weeks. Much love and continue the work man!
Part of the reason I ever lost interest in firefighting was because of constantly hearing how it's too competitive and yes even hearing active duty firefighters talk about how the system is rigged. The ones who struggle to promote still say the same thing. I lost interest in my late teens and now 10 years later I regret it big time. But I start my EMT program next month
Noah 🤭
Now is the time man, spots are everywhere my department in applying to had average 2200 applicants now it’s a 268
How I hate my mind being that weak. I remember I stopped believing in myself in Emt school because the entire class I was in was re takers… they all told me it’s their second time… I had the potential inside me but I just didn’t believe in it because of my peers.. now I’m in paramedic school. Highest grade in my class… screw the rest. Focus on yourself and the “what if”
Love the content. Resonates a lot with my life right now. Start school in august for firefighting. Keep it up!
I don't know if this will help anyone else or not, but I once shot myself in the foot by choosing a start date at a different job over a 2nd interview, on the same date, with the fire department. I thought I was making the "wise" choice at the time, having no idea (until someone helpfully pointed it out after it was too late) that a 2nd interview, at that particular department, was a formality. If anyone is in a similar position, I strongly suggest reaching out to someone in your network, to find out exactly what the likelihood of acceptance or denial is. The hiring officials themselves may not be able to give you anything but a canned answer, but from my mistake, it is worth digging around for an idea of where you stand, before letting the chance go by.
Thank you for all the videos I’m currently 4 out of 8 months into training for Pittsburgh bureau of fire!!!
Great advice and I like the new bookshelf
Timely video Mike after getting sifted out pre-interview again in Ottawa. Next time I'll be better!
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all your information with the hiring process. I recently got hired with a Fire Department, thanks to you and your input. Everything that you said was spot on and I appreciate your help along the way.
Hey Mike, I'm a current junior firefighter. I was wondering if you could make a video specifically for your younger audience on what we could do to guarantee a job in the future?
I literally was denied entry into an academy I’ve been trying to get into for the past 2 years.This video was on right on time🙏🏽
Wan 👋
Been following your stuff for a while, Mike. Always motivates me to improve.
Passed my last interview but they selected more qualified candidates. So I’m getting back on the horse and upping my game.
Berrie 😒
Thanks for all the videos! I wish I knew more about what really makes you stand out when you are answering questions as far as grading is concerned. do you have any tips on how to answer questions? for example - what motivates you? or how would you resolve a conflict with a fellow firefighter
Old Greg ❤️
You editing and audio is amazing in this video. Idk if you did anything different but i wanted to let you know there is a huge difference. Clean👌
Thanks man! I did actually I moved into a new space and did a little more editing on the audio
Super smooth segue into talking about your sponsor. It caught me off-guard it was that good.
Your videos are great. Really appreciate them. Lots of people like yourself have suggested that I get a volunteer fire job as a stepping stone for some experience. Where I am from, you must live in that district so that leaves me with just one volunteer department i can apply for. They apparently wont hire anyone young and with certifications as they are tired of putting money into young fire fighters just to have them leave when a full time gig arrives. They have a crazy amount of applicants so they can do as they wish but so hard to even get a volunteer position. Lying and saying I dont want a full time job in the interview after spending $20K on courses doesnt seem right as they surely know that is bs. Any tips?
Hello. I’ve watched your channel for a while and it helped me get hired full time. I was let go in the tenth month of my probation. My skills were on par for my experience level and it wasn’t some giant blow up situation it was a death by a thousand cuts type thing. I did wind up feeling relieved to be leaving that department but I was wondering how I can answer this in a fire interview.
Hey Mike, i just watched one of your other videos where you said you used to play professional soccer. I played in college and am also trying to join the fire service. Is there any place I can watch your highlights at? Thank you!!
They’ve been doing virtual interviews in indy. I’m going through it now. I messed up in 2020.I was looking at the screen. I think I did good this time. We will see.
There’s a video that I think would be worth breaking down, it’s about a structure fire in Rogue River, Oregon by the title “House fire in Rogue River, Oregon, 6-28-22.” and I thought it would be a good idea to break down cause of the comments..
Integrity is key in public service jobs during the application process. When you’re answering questions, whether it be during the background investigation, or during the interview with a panel, make sure you are being %100 honest. The background investigator and the panel will smell BS from a mile away and you will get bounced right away. Also, if you get a question related to integrity during the interviews, they are looking for you to say that you will do the right thing (obviously). The ole days where guys covered up their coworkers taking stuff or making big mistakes are gone. If you answer that you will ignore your buddy taking a can of coke on a crash scene, you’re toast.
Hey video suggestion: Could you react to “Moto Madness Biker becomes firefighter” id like to get a firefighters take on it and maybe shed some light on parts of the video
Can you do examples on Written Exam?
Hey I was curious. Do you know where someone living in Southern California could receive training on ropes/extrication related to the fire service?
Jake😁
What can I do to stand out when I have my PCP and FF1-2 HZMT ops and awareness and 3 of my 1006’s, yet I get turned away to see they only higher woman for that position, along with that knowing I have much more qualifications but am shunned due to diversity highering?
It’s so hard to get anywhere in interview processes for myself. I have had multiple practice scenarios with my uncle a Lt. With a country Fire department as well as with my auntie who is a Captain with a municipality department in a major city. Every time they say I cover everything they would be looking for and my personality radiates excitement and eagerness to work my butt off yet I don’t even make it to the interview process every year consistently. It’s becoming beyond disheartening, I’ve put everything into being a FF and it’s all I want but at the moment it feels impossible
@@vanameyde6411 Identify as a minority woman. Problem solved.
@@vanameyde6411How’s the grind going?
Nepotism and cronyism is very much in play when you're dealing with government and unions. You can pretend this isn't true and spend years making yourself more qualified, or you can acknowledge it and start networking your way to the ears of the power brokers. Sure, standout applicants will get accepted. But for everyone else - the middle of the road folks - it doesn't matter if your qualifications are a little better than the other guy. The biggest consideration in hiring is always whether or not they know you. It just makes good economic sense. You can have all the potential in the world and it's still less risky to hire a known quantity with guaranteed mediocre ability than to gamble on the unknown. And when there are positions that need filling and no applicant has connections, HR will err on the side of hiring people that help, not hurt, their EOE image because it can cost millions if they don't. Training is cheap. Lawsuits are expensive. The first hint you might be a liability will get your application into the circular file (that's lingo for the trash can for you youngsters). Almost every preemployment background check includes a look at your credit history. If you have a default in there, your odds of getting hired just went way down. If you can't handle your own business, it's highly likely you'll drop the ball handling your employer's business. It's not rocket science and it's not a fair process. But it is a process and any process is easier if you know how it works and who pulls the strings.
Yeah. You’re absolutely right when it comes to networking. Station visits and making a good impression!! And working hard will definitely be a priority
When I got hired, part of the backround check was going in a room at the sheriffs office where a guy asked me about social media, told me to pull up my facebook on my phone and then proceeded to scroll through my entire facebook! Good thing I never posted anything on Fb or I’d be screwed!
Delete any and all IG and FB profiles and all the pictures before you delete it’s not worth it. My background investigator couldn’t believe I wasn’t on any social media 😂
Question, so I’m 13 going into 8th grade i plan on volunteering at my local fire department after my senior year while i finish my post secondary education, i live in a good sized town with a central ems station so fd does not run medical calls, do yall have any tips on things to start doing now to prepare myself for a potential career in the fire service
Take some vocational classes in building construction. The more you understand about how buildings are built, the easier it is to understand structure fire behavior and interior firefighting tactics.
The biggest thing I have hear is demographics. I beat out 3500 to 5000 people and got hired. Yes you can be a great candidate and not get hired, but most likely it's something you said or something they saw or found that precludes you from getting hired. It's sad that some that get hired athat shouldn't and some that don't get hired that should, but the "weed out" process mostly works and there is always a reason.
this could be a stretch, but i think his favorite animal is a rhinoceros
Brandon was right
Brian 👋