Well, I sit here today having heard the words "Not selected, suitable for future employment". I screwed up the interview, I didn't sell myself well. I will take that experience, and build upon it and reapply in 6 months, because that is what I want to do.
The only problem I had with the process, the officers conducting the interview don't know squat about my file. The didn't see the opinions of the background investigator, or my many references, including great recommendations from officers currently serving or have served. I screwed up the interview and my fate rested in those opinions of the officers sitting at the table. I was told by the selection officer that I hit home runs on a couple of questions like defining community policing, yet they felt I didn't fully know what I was getting into.
So my question... Do you think the interviewers in the oral board should have prior knowledge of the applicant's file before the interview? I can see both sides to this, but I am interested in opinions from you.
now, I'll keep working to build a stronger case for next time.
The only problem I had with the process, the officers conducting the interview don't know squat about my file. The didn't see the opinions of the background investigator, or my many references, including great recommendations from officers currently serving or have served. I screwed up the interview and my fate rested in those opinions of the officers sitting at the table. I was told by the selection officer that I hit home runs on a couple of questions like defining community policing, yet they felt I didn't fully know what I was getting into.

So my question... Do you think the interviewers in the oral board should have prior knowledge of the applicant's file before the interview? I can see both sides to this, but I am interested in opinions from you.
now, I'll keep working to build a stronger case for next time.
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