SAMPLE PARAMEDIC APPLICATION FORM QUESTION
Q. ‘Why have you applied for this post and what experience and personal skills do you have to offer?’
If you fail to make an adequate response to this type of question you will not be short-listed, so take your time when preparing your response. As stated previously, you must ensure that you read the person specification for the role and give evidence where you have demonstrated these qualities in your work life or personal life.
You should provide details of your experience and training to demonstrate why you are suitable for this post. When describing your current or previous work, you should specify your responsibilities, rather than those of your department or team.
Address all the criteria on the person specification, showing how you meet these criteria. You should mention experience, skills, achievements and knowledge gained not only in past employment, but also through other activities such as voluntary or community work, experience in the home, and leisure interests. You should, where possible, give examples of specific situations that you have come across and how you have dealt with the situation and the people involved. You should also show how this experience relates to the position you are applying for.
Before you respond to this question read the guidance notes that are applicable to your particular form.
The following is a sample response to this type of question. Read the response carefully before using a blank sheet of paper to create your own based on your own skills, knowledge and experiences.