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Had Oral board...confusing as to what happened

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Posted by: LawMan2545

I had my oral board and such. I was surprised at the length of time, about 20 minutes long. I had no scenarios, no ethics questions, it was like answering questions on a blind date. "How's your dad" (hes a firefighter), "What do you do for fun?" "How's work?" "What do you do at work?" "Any interesting stories in the world of store security?" and then write why I wanted to be a police officer. That was it. I am kinda worried like I did something wrong. They said my background was clean, not even a speeding ticket, which is true. The other guys ahead of me 1 left crying almost, the other was about the same length as mine. What does this mean? I am just confused because it was like no oral board I have ever been to. 2 guys didn't even say anything.



Posted by: Crvtte65

What kind of position was it for? FT police, civil service, non civil service, R/I, state, federal, college, aux., special, deputy, CO, chief, sheriff... yea thats all I can think of



Posted by: Pacman

Was it Quincy? and do you know the Mayor?



Posted by: LawMan2545

Full time position...and no it was no Quincy...How can I interpret an interview like that?



Posted by: GARDA

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Originally Posted by LawMan2545
I had my oral board and such. I was surprised at the length of time, about 20 minutes long. I had no scenarios, no ethics questions, it was like answering questions on a blind date. "How's your dad" (hes a firefighter), "What do you do for fun?" "How's work?" "What do you do at work?" "Any interesting stories in the world of store security?" and then write why I wanted to be a police officer. That was it. I am kinda worried like I did something wrong. They said my background was clean, not even a speeding ticket, which is true. The other guys ahead of me 1 left crying almost, the other was about the same length as mine. What does this mean? I am just confused because it was like no oral board I have ever been to. 2 guys didn't even say anything.
As long as Simon Cowell liked you, I think you're all set.
P.S. - What was Paula Abdul wearing?



Posted by: USMCMP5811

Quote:
Originally Posted by GARDA
As long as Simon Cowell liked you, I think you're all set.
P.S. - What was Paula Abdul wearing?



Yes what was she wearing and did she try to suduce you?????



Posted by: LawMan2545

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Originally Posted by USMCMP5811


Yes what was she wearing and did she try to suduce you?????

Actually she was in a conservative business suit...However Clay Aiken gave me a wink from the audience, that was a little odd so I had Ruben sit on him because I'm Kelly Clarkson's



Posted by: JoninNH

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Originally Posted by USMCMP5811


Yes what was she wearing and did she try to suduce you?????
She was wearing me, and she was too busy with me to even notice there was a board, an interview or an applicant. She did notice it was oral however....



Posted by: USMCMP5811

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Originally Posted by JoninNH
She was wearing me, and she was too busy with me to even notice there was a board, an interview or an applicant. She did notice it was oral however....



Ya, Jon, she can be wild like that, So...um... Jon, How did I taste?



Posted by: KozmoKramer

Quote:
Originally Posted by JoninNH
She was wearing me, and she was too busy with me to even notice there was a board, an interview or an applicant. She did notice it was oral however....
Quote:
Originally Posted by USMCMP5811
Ya, Jon, she can be wild like that, So...um... Jon, How did I taste?
Your gone, both-a-yous, and its beyond the point of no return...



Posted by: EOD1

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Originally Posted by USMCMP5811


Ya, Jon, she can be wild like that, So...um... Jon, How did I taste?
"Now thats just wrong"



Posted by: RPD931

LawMan,

It's tough to really interpret interviews like that. Quite often though interviews like that try to help establish what kind of person you are, your ability to interact with others. Whats your background like? If you already have LE experience they may not give you the usual scenarios given to newbies as they would expect you already know what you're doing. They could have merely tried to see how you "fit in".





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