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Many regular job and corporate interview candidates like the following are stunned and baffled why they don't have high scores on their firefighter interviews.

Captain Bob:
I just received my oral board score for the City of Glendale.  The score did not represent how I felt I did during the interview.  This is a big problem for me because I now realize that I DON'T KNOW what the board was looking for.  I make presentations for a living, so I felt confident in what I did to prepare.  I was sure that I just about nailed it.  I've always
been competitive about what I set out to accomplish,  using every tool that I can utilize to reach my goal.  Sir, I would greatly appreciate your training to help me be the best that I can be at the oral boards.
I've been preparing for these orals for months and felt extremely prepared.  I don't want to waste another oral board
without knowing that I've done all that I can to be the best candidate possible.  If you or your son have the time to help, I will make the most of that training.  Please advise me on how to begin the process.
I look forward to your response.  Thank you for your time Sir.
Regards, Fire Recruit Jeff

Reply:  Jeff, You're not alone here.  You have discovered like many other's that a fire department oral board is different than anything you have encountered.  Too many candidates beat there heads against the wall for years getting to the point where you are now.  Here’s how to turn it around: http://www.eatstress.com/formula.htm

Capt. Bob:

I just purchased your Gold Package this weekhttp://www.eatstress.com/goldpackage.htm After my interview rejection an east coast city last week, I sent a letter to the D/C thanking him for the opportunity
and telling him I'd appreciate any feedback from the interview. Well - he was honest - he indicated he wanted me to keep testing & interviewing, but wrote that I:

-talked too much & over answered the questions
-talked too fast
-some of my answers were based on book knowledge (?)

Also - as I mentioned I approached this like I would a corporate interview (BAD IDEA) and I tried to 'close' them at the end - they asked if I had any closing questions (jeez I wish I read your web site before going in) and I opened my big
stupid mouth to say 'I kept your rejection letter from last year (I actually showed it to them - this was my second time interviewing) and it mentioned that candidates had failed to prepare and properly sell themselves to the board. I've
been working to improve myself in these areas for the past year - have I properly done this?'

The D/C mentioned in his letter back to me that, 'I don't think that showing the letter I mailed out last time was the best thing you could have done. It was as if you were showing it off and showing us that you still had it.' I need to keep my damn mouth shut and just answer the questions. Live and learn. I look forward to getting your package.

Stay safe Dave

Reply: The mystery has been solved. You're not alone here. You have discovered
like many other's that a fire department oral board is different than anything
you have encountered. Too many candidates beat their heads against the wall for
years getting to the point where you are now. Here's how to turn it around:
http://www.eatstress.com/formula.htm

No more questions. The defense rests your honor.

I'm sure you will gain much from our program.

Captain Bob,

I am so glad I ran across your program on the web. Here's my story:

At the age of 29, I had a "successful" career in management. I was making great money. But I was
miserable working long hours behind a desk struggling to meet my employer's payroll week-in and week-out. I
decided on a career change.

I joined my community's volunteer fire department to see how I'd like being a firefighter. I loved it. I
enrolled in EMT school and applied for several departments in middle TN.

After my first miserable interview experience, I did some research on the web. I had always interviewed well and received most positions I had applied for, but this interview was not like any I had previously encountered. And then I
found your website. It changed my life.

I relentlessly studied your materials. I practiced my interview skills. I watched your video. And I went
into the next Oral Boards prepared.

In October 2003, I placed #34 out of 500 that applied for my dream department. The interview panel told me
that I interviewed extremely well, but my lack of experience had hurt me.

I reapplied, discovered more nuggets, and got a job with my county's EMS Department. Last October, I
interviewed again and placed #17 out of over 550. I placed higher than many other individuals that had
much more experience than me.

I started my first day on the job this past Monday. I couldn't be happier!!! I could not have done it
without your help. I am finally doing what I love. There is no better place to be in life. I only wish
words could do justice to the gratitude I have for you and your program! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Chad Hollingsworth
Franklin, TN

Captain Bob,

I just wanted to let you know that you can add another person to your list
of people who got "the call." After three years of trying to get out of
teaching/coaching, I finally got the call to start in less than two weeks in
Portland, Oregon. I am an older candidate (33 in two days) and thought that
I knew how to interview when I made it to the chiefs oral after my first
fire test three years ago. I thought that my military background, degree
from a great school, All-Army and All-American wrestling accomplishments, and
Master's work would make me a shoo-in for the badge. I was ignorant. I was
arrogant. I was dumb. I almost got up and walked out!

When I compare my interview after your program there is an extreme
difference in quality and presentation. When I realized that my answers were
"clone" material, at best, and took your advice; I was able to analyze the
entire interview and know exactly what I needed to do for the next time. Two
years later, I rocked the whole process and gained a spot in the first of
five academies.

After my chief's oral, I knew that they wanted me and that it was only a
matter of when I would get the call. I tell everyone interested in the fire
service to get your program. Thank you for your invaluable service. Brian

"Nothing counts 'til you have the badge . . . Nothing!"

Fire "Captain Bob"
Author, book Becoming A Firefighter--The Complete Guide to Your Badge! http://www.eatstress.com/goldpackage.htm

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