hello fellow officers.. i am traveling west in 3 weeks to test for a dept in kansas... i am sure the oral board will be very different from the one i took in the smalll town i work for.... i am just wondering if anyone here has any suggestions on what type of questions i should expect at the oral board... it is afairly large city so i am sure they go by a standard ... all help is welcome...thanks in advance
Leader
Collapse
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
need advice for oral board
Collapse
300x250 Mobile
Collapse
X
-
1.) Suit and tie-NO EXCEPTIONS
2.) When you walk in don't sit down until you're told to do so. Acknowledge officers who have rank ie: when they introduce themselves as Lieutenant So-and-so or Sergeant So-and-so respond with something like "Good morning/afternoon Lieutenant/Sergeant/Detective/Deputy/Officer/etc."
3.) Think about what you're going to say before you say it. It's not how fast you answer but how consise your answer is. If it is a "situational question" oral board, alot of situations that they may give you are the "no win" type. What they're looking for is, can you use common sense.
4.) DO NOT under any circumstances change your answer, it shows indecision.
5.) If you don't know the answer, don't try and lie your way through it.
6.) Some boards are the "hostile" type trying to rattle you by arguing with your answer to see how you react, if you lose you composure-forget it.
7.) Also, just my opinion, but it looks professional if you bring in a leather folder (get one at Office Depot for about $10.00) with a notepad and pen if they give you information at the end of the interview you won't have to ask for something to write with ie: coming in unprepared.
Good luck, hope it helps.The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan
Comment
-
Originally posted by str8fighterthanks edge 103.. i take it you have been there before.... anybody else have anything????
Comment
-
Originally posted by str8fighterthanks edge 103.. i take it you have been there before.... anybody else have anything????The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan
Comment
-
this part of the process is what scares me most,, i really dont know why.. i dont have a problem speaking to people.. iguess it is just knowing that this group of complete strangers stands between you AND ajob you really want... ..and it is o to be yourself.usually but you also have to try to impressd the panel......oh the stress!!!!str8fighter
Comment
-
Advice for Oral Board
Dress properly. This means coat and tie, shined shoes, attention paid to personal grooming. Hard to predict, but some oral boards will have at least one "hostile" member. He/she will attempt to rattle you, and will probably ask you at least one question that there is no correct answer to. Phrase your answers carefully, and use good grammar. Oral boards have built in bull **** detectors, so don't even try. Look sharp, be honest. Good luck.
Comment
-
Originally posted by str8fighterthis part of the process is what scares me most,, i really dont know why.. i dont have a problem speaking to people.. iguess it is just knowing that this group of complete strangers stands between you AND ajob you really want... ..and it is o to be yourself.usually but you also have to try to impressd the panel......oh the stress!!!!
Don't stress too much. Take a deep breath before you enter....woo saa.....woo saaThe nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan
Comment
-
EDGE 103 gave the best answer I've heard in a long time. The only thing I can add & I think it's relevant & proper--is that when you go in there convince yourself you believe in your answers and that you're the best person for the job. Don't come off "cocky", just that you know your place in that room.Years ago I got passed over by an agency because they said I seemed too indecisive.I never forgot that..........Good Luck
Comment
-
Originally posted by hemicopEDGE 103 gave the best answer I've heard in a long time. The only thing I can add & I think it's relevant & proper--is that when you go in there convince yourself you believe in your answers and that you're the best person for the job. Don't come off "cocky", just that you know your place in that room.Years ago I got passed over by an agency because they said I seemed too indecisive.I never forgot that..........Good LuckLast edited by edg103; 09-13-2005, 10:53 AM.The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan
Comment
MR300x250 Tablet
Collapse
What's Going On
Collapse
There are currently 3283 users online. 167 members and 3116 guests.
Most users ever online was 158,966 at 05:57 AM on 01-16-2021.
Tag Cloud
Collapse
Welcome Ad
Collapse
Comment