Oral Board Question

[lcpanam]

I recently interviewed with a local dept. here in Oregon. One of my questions asked is; " If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?" I am trying to find out the basis behind this question. Your help is greatly appreciated. Liz

[DaveinUtah]

I recently interviewed with a local dept. here in Oregon. One of my questions asked is; " If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?" I am trying to find out the basis behind this question. Your help is greatly appreciated. Liz

I had this question recently during a psych test. From my understanding, they don't want people that say animals like, Bears, lions....Really aggresive animals. They also don't want really passive ones, like bunnies, kittens....you know what I mean.

I have heard that saying a dog, is a good answer, then follow up by saying, dogs are loyal animals.....

[NPDeLeon]

Where at in Oregon?

[lcpanam]

Oral

I applied at Umatilla PD.

[DaveinUtah]

I applied at Umatilla PD.

So, what animal did you say and why?

[lcpanam]

Animal

ha, the first thing that came to mind, a horse. Esp. being they are my favorite. Dog I could yunderstand, the obediance etc.. but I said horse. Felt like a dork, afterward, but I stuck to it. They only did the simple nodding.

[DaveinUtah]

ha, the first thing that came to mind, a horse. Esp. being they are my favorite. Dog I could yunderstand, the obediance etc.. but I said horse. Felt like a dork, afterward, but I stuck to it. They only did the simple nodding.

I think horse would be an okay answer.

[lcpanam]

Oral board

dave in utah, thanks for the reply, I appreciate it, looks like a horse is neither not aggressive nor passive. Now it is the waiting game, I had some stiff competition tho, so fingers are crossed.

[DaveinUtah]

dave in utah, thanks for the reply, I appreciate it, looks like a horse is neither not aggressive nor passive. Now it is the waiting game, I had some stiff competition tho, so fingers are crossed.

The waiting game sucks. Good luck to you.

[lcpanam]

Oral Board

dave in utah, esp. being I was the only female in the room with the board, all 5 males. We had some chuckles tho, they asked what a negative is about myself, all I could come up with is stating I crack a joke at the wrong time, they laughed and said there is no bad time... Whew...

[DaveinUtah]

dave in utah, esp. being I was the only female in the room with the board, all 5 males. We had some chuckles tho, they asked what a negative is about myself, all I could come up with is stating I crack a joke at the wrong time, they laughed and said there is no bad time... Whew...

That's good. A sense of humor is good in this business. Most of the guys in my department are comedians. Is this the only department you are testing with right now?

[lcpanam]

This one and then gresham which is a large dept. and is very active. I prefer a small town, but,, I go where I can, serve a few years, then go to a small town. Liz

[DaveinUtah]

This one and then gresham which is a large dept. and is very active. I prefer a small town, but,, I go where I can, serve a few years, then go to a small town. Liz

That's how you have to do it. I am a reserve in a small town, and just had a chief's interview with another small town. You take what you can get. A foot in the door

[lcpanam]

Good for you!!!! I hear ya on foot in the door. I have contemplated going reserve to gain experience, etc. But will give it a go with this first. hey I wish you all the best, I am sure you will do well.
Liz

[DaveinUtah]

Good for you!!!! I hear ya on foot in the door. I have contemplated going reserve to gain experience, etc. But will give it a go with this first. hey I wish you all the best, I am sure you will do well.
Liz

The same to you Liz