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Are You Trying to Cheat on the Poly or VSA?
One of
the questions on many (if not most/all) polygraph tests is "have you read or
sought out information on 'how to beat a polygraph'?"....
Well, not always.
This from FF/PM:
Yes, I was asked if I had researched polygraphs in my pre-interview, but not in
the actual polygraph exam. The examiner asked me why I researched polygraphs?
Was I going to manipulate it? I said of course not, but I always study before
going into a test, I knew nothing about polygraphs prior to my hiring process
and wanted to know what they are about.
While I am a big advocate of honesty in the hiring process, I am also an
advocate on RESEARCH prior to entering into a new portion of the hiring process.
This does not make you a "cheater" or "dishonest" for wanting to know what you
are getting yourself into, just thorough.
I researched every step of my hiring process. I learned everything I could about
interviews, medicals, psych exams, polygraphs, backgrounds...not because I was
trying to manipulate the system with deception or dishonesty, but I wanted to
know what is next.
Honesty was the foundation of everything during my hiring process. I used this
formula.....
If asked, a truthful answer was always given.
If asked a question, I would answer the question honestly then be quiet.
All other times I sat there with my mouth shut.
I have had friends fail polygraphs, not because they were dishonest, but they
were not educated for what they were getting into. They sat down and were
honest, but when answering one of the polygrpaher's questions, they would answer
the question and then ADD additional info not even asked for. This ultimately
led to their demise.
Learning about a polygraph does not mean I am trying to cheat it. Were you
trying to cheat by going to fire stations and finding out what types of
questions may be asked on the oral interview? No, you just wanted to be
prepared.
Be honest, be prepared and be consistent.
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counts 'til you have the badge . . . Nothing!"
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