TFCA Promotion and Job Interview Boot Camp (Central Texas)

$290.00 – $475.00

Saturday, February 24 – Sunday, February 25
9:00am – 4:30pm
See full course description below.

Registration Options
Two-Day Workshop $475
Both days are recommended for anyone aspiring to a position from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief.

Day 1 Only $290
Topics: (1) Understanding the job posting and writing your letter of interest and resume; (2) Completing the writing exercises; (3) Mastering the panel interview

Day 2 Only $290
Topics: (1) Nailing the video interview, (2) Excelling at the meet and greet, (3) Connecting with the decision maker

If this workshop shows “out of stock”, please email Rebecca Henley at rhenley@ondemandleadership.com to be added to the wait list.

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Description

Saturday, February 24 – Sunday, February 25
9:00am – 4:30pm
Crown Plaza Hotel
6121 North Interstate Highway 35
Austin, Texas 78752

Promotion and Job Interview Boot Camp

Based on popular demand from TFCA members, the TFCA and On-Demand Leadership are proud to announce a new two-day boot camp designed to increase your competitiveness for promotion to chief-level positions like battalion chief, assistant chief, and fire chief.

This two-day workshop provides the tools, strategies, and practice you need to immediately increase your competitiveness as a chief-level candidate (i.e. from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief). The boot camp is taught by Fire Chief Robert Isbell and Dr. Geoffrey Tumlin, and includes input from chiefs, city leaders, and job recruiters across the state.

Promotion and Job Interview Boot Camp Agenda prepares you for the promotion and selection process by focusing on the elements of most chief-level job searches.

Registration Options
Two-Day Workshop $475
Both days are recommended for anyone aspiring to a position from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief.

Day 1 Only $290
Day 1 Topics: (1) Understanding the job posting and writing your letter of interest and resume; (2) Completing the writing exercises; (3) Mastering the panel interview

Day 2 Only $290
Day 2 Topics: (1) Nailing the video interview, (2) Excelling at the meet and greet, (3) Connecting with the decision maker

Learning objectives for the Promotion and Job Interview Boot Camp

  • Learn essential strategies and tools to become a more competitive candidate for chief-level positions.
  • Increase your understanding of the fire chief selection process to improve your chances of getting hired as or promoted to chief.
  • Build from your strengths as a candidate to increase your chances of selection to chief-level positions.
  • Identify and address weaknesses in your interviewing style to become more competitive for promotion.
  • Gain confidence in your ability to successfully compete for chief-level positions.

About the Instructors:

Fire Chief Robert Isbell, currently chief of Round Rock, Texas, has also been fire chief in Southlake, Euless, and Midland. He has decades of experience on both sides of the hiring process—as a candidate and as the hiring/promotion agent—in hundreds of fire service job searches.

Dr. Geoffrey Tumlin advises fire chiefs, senior leaders, and job candidates throughout the US on promotion and hiring. He taught Job Interviewing at the University of Texas, and served as the chief personnel officer of an army infantry battalion.

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