My First Walkman -- I Mean Polygraph

[deliangst]

Hey gang, I hope everyone is doing just fine with their job searches. For those of you who have gotten in, congrats. I go in for a polygraph sometime within the next 2 weeks and I was wondering, what's it like? Is there any type of preparation/mindset/pointers anybody can think of? I appreciate the help. I've also posted this in the Illinois LE Testers thread so if you see it again, sorry.

[Gil]

Hey gang, I hope everyone is doing just fine with their job searches. For those of you who have gotten in, congrats. I go in for a polygraph sometime within the next 2 weeks and I was wondering, what's it like? Is there any type of preparation/mindset/pointers anybody can think of? I appreciate the help. I've also posted this in the Illinois LE Testers thread so if you see it again, sorry.

Tell the truth, and the whole truth. Don't try to conceal anything. Also, get a good night's sleep before. Just relax, and you should do fine.

[oSutrooper]

Relax, that is the key, I took my first one a few weeks ago and I passed. The guy that did mine was really cool, we sat and talk and he calmed my nerves and then went on with it, it took about 45 min to do it.

[mobrien316]

I have to agree with George. Telling the truth and remaining calm in no way guarantees that you will pass your polygraph.

I failed my first three polygraphs even though I told the complete truth on each one and didn