I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Rural Metro
Interview
Applied for an Emt position by filling out a paper application. I was called for a formal interview a few days after submitting and offered the job after the background and driving record came back clean.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were stranded on a deserted island what is one thing you would bring?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Rural Metro (Milpitas, CA) in Sep 2016
Interview
I was asked simple EMT scenario questions and what were my future plan. Then I was given the job on the spot. Afterward, I was given a tour of the facility. With the job I signed up for the Academy, a week-long intensive EMT review course that applicants must take.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you see yourself doing after you become a EMT?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Rural Metro (Milpitas, CA) in May 2015
Interview
Interview for EMT-B position done by a supervisor, mainly asked questions based on personal morals and characteristics, about 5 questions that were scenario-based on how to handle and treat patients in unexpected situations. Key point here is just to remember that as an EMT-B, the most we can really do under our scope of practice is give supplemental oxygen and perform primary and secondary assessments. Overall it was an easy process. Got the job offer on the spot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is an example of a time you had a conflict with a fellow employee and how did you resolve it?
EMT-B applicants have rated the interview process at Rural Metro with 1.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 48.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for EMT-B roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rural Metro overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rural Metro as a EMT-B according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 27%
Group panel interview: 18%
Background check: 18%
Drug test: 18%
Presentation: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
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