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\"firefighter.dress.coade.atlas\"<\/a>I am constantly asked this question; \u201cChief, How do I present myself?\u201d Well, this is a loaded question. In response I ask, where, when and for what purpose? What follows is\u2026 \u201cfor the oral interview of course!\u201d The reason this is a loaded question is because there are many times in the firefighter hiring process you will have to present yourself to the people around you.<\/p>\n

Let me start of by saying, regardless of who, what, where, when or why you are presenting yourself you should do so with honor, dignity, integrity, respect and of course sincerity.<\/p>\n

Before we go any further though let\u2019s get one thing clear. You are being watched from the minute you walk out your door. When I say \u201cyour door\u201d I mean the door to your home literally. Remember, your home should be your sanctuary. It is where you will learn and practice getting better. When you step out your door you must always consider somewhere, somehow, someway, someone is always watching me. You will not always know it, it will not always be at a time you are your best, but rest assured, they are watching. As a result of constantly being under the microscope you will need to develop maturity and integrity.<\/p>\n

You can demonstrate maturity by being calm, cool and collected when dealing with people and circumstances. Integrity can be demonstrated by doing your job and doing what is right, Always! Now that we have set the groundwork let\u2019s discuss how YOU should actually present YOU. To completely cover this idea we must define what is involved in the process of presenting oneself.\u00a0\u00a0 The following are the questions you will need to develop answers to. We will help you here, however it is still up to you to execute the actions.<\/p>\n

How I should look (grooming)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since we serve the general public they have a certain expectation of us. \u00a0What I am about to mention may cause some controversy but you should\u00a0remember, YOU are applying for the job. We already have a job and we had to conform to these standards too. Not to mention, some departments have strict policies and do not waiver. So here a few points to remember:<\/p>\n

– Tattoos, Branding, Scarring or other forms of body art should not be visible. In an article in the September 2008 issue of \u00a0FireRescue Magazine Jane Jerrard noted, \u201cIn the Spring of \u00a02008 the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)introduced a controversial policy on tattoos that calls for a complete cover-up. Controversial? Yes, but its their rule.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Men should refrain from body piercings. Certainly we are not trying to take away individuality, however, you are applying for a job that requires you to comply with a certain standard. Why would you want to start out challenging the policy? Save it for after probation.<\/p>\n

– Fingernails should be of normal length.<\/p>\n

– No Facial Hair. Do yourself a favor and be clean-shaven. If you have facial hair it may be ok to you, but may be a distraction to the panel. Why risk it?<\/p>\n

– Hair should be neat, clean and conservatively groomed. For men not touching the collar. For Women, consider that as a firefighter if you have long hair it will need to be put up so as to not interfere with you personal protective equipment. What we are saying here is start acting like a firefighter and dressing like one. It can\u2019t hurt and may even help. Also, refrain from dying your hair anything but a natural tone.<\/p>\n

– Take a shower.<\/p>\n

What clothes should I wear?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is an old saying \u201cIt\u2019s not the clothes that make the person, it\u2019s the person that makes the clothes.\u201d The meaning is very simple. It\u2019s you that is the focus of the interview not your clothes and you will not be defined by what you wear. You should however, make sure that your choice of clothes is appropriate. For men, you should wear a professionally tailored suit and tie that is a dark color with a white shirt. Do not wear anything shiny or something you would wear out with friends on a Friday night. Keep it conservative. For Women, a conservative business suit will do nicely. You are interviewing for a professional career. You should take pride in how you dress. Now don\u2019t go running out and buy a $1000 suit. That\u2019s overkill. Your attire should be nice enough that it does not draw attention to you as a slob but not so nice that you out dress the panel. The key is to wear something that represents you well but does not draw attention away from the interview.<\/p>\n

How should I shake hands and greet people so I will have the best impact on my career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a crucial skill to master. This will, most likely, be your first physical encounter with the panel. The ability to give a good handshake and introduce yourself properly will set the stage for the rest of the interview. \u00a0Nancy R. Mitchell, The Etiquette Advocate says \u201cin order to give a good handshake begin with your hand parallel to the floor with your thumb pointing to the ceiling, place your hand all the way into your partner\u2019s hand until the space between thumbs and index fingers touch. Wrap your thumb and fingers all the way around your partner\u2019s hand and squeeze assertively\u2013not painfully\u2013and shake 3-4 times. Always stand for a handshake. The space between partners is approximately 2 feet. \u00a0Maintain an open posture when shaking hands, smile, make eye contact, and say your first and last name. When meeting someone for the first time, always try to say their name as you shake hands and use their rank\u00a0or title (Mr. Ms., Mrs., Captain, Engineer, Chief etc.) and their last name.\u201d \u00a0If you do this with genuine sincerity you will set the stage for a positive interview. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

How should I speak?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is imperative that you communicate with a tone of voice that is confident but not conceited, self-assured but not tentative. It is \u00a0appropriate to regulate the tonality and volume of your voice to emphasize certain points but make sure you don\u2019t yell or whisper. \u00a0Communication is not just what you say but how you say it. Research has shown that communication can be represented by numbers. These numbers represent the percentages of importance that the varying communication channels have with the belief that 55% of communication is body language<\/a>, 38% is the tone of voice, and 7% is the actual words spoken. \u00a0This came from two research studies, Mehrabian & Wiener, 1967 and Mehrabian & Ferris, 1967. If you can master the answers to these questions and understand that, How YOU present YOU is about the entirety of the process, you will make a good first impression. As the saying goes, \u201cYou never get a second chance to make a first impression.\u201d According to Carol Kinsy Goman in an article she wrote for Forbes Magazine \u201cYou\u2019ve got just seven seconds \u2013 but if you handle it well, seven seconds are all you need!\u201d Finally, first impressions are made are made quickly and can determine the whole course of the interaction you are about to be involved in. It is critical to make that good first impression. People\u2019s eyes are like video cameras. They are recording everything you do and say. What kind of recording are you leaving the panel with?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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