http://PoliceOral.com/Guide-sucessful-Police-Oral-Board-Interview Police officer interview questions that will be asked of you when you sit down in front of the police interview panel are unpredictable. You can expect the unexpected. Many of the questions can be predicted. But many are unpredictable. Many of the questions thrown your way you'll hear for the first time at the interview board. ("Gosh, how come I never thought of that question?" you'll probably ask.) The oral board interview is designed so panel members can assess your judgment, reasoning and decision making capabilities. And to this end, scenario or "what if" based questions are used. However, other questions are more predictable, such as those along the lines of "why do you want to be a police officer?" or "describe an event in your life where you displayed your leadership skills?" Or "what are your greatest weaknesses and your greatest strengths?" Preparation is important for doing well on these interviews. You may be the best police officer material there is in the world, but if you don't articulate your thoughts to the panel in a concise, confident and clear manner, then the panel will never know that. They won't see your potential. Preparation helps you organize your thoughts beforehand so you can steer through the questions that you'll be asked. A tip in getting the board's ear is the use of storytelling. For instance, rather than telling the panel you want to be a police officer in order to contribute to society, let them know how you were inspired to be a police officer when you were ten years old. Paint a picture they can remember of an incident. Whenever you can, tell a story rather than just plain explanations. Stories tend to stick better in our mind. But remember to be honest throughout this whole process. And be yourself. Your authenticity will shine through, and this is what the oral board panel members will pick up. In addition to the questions above, here are three more questions you may get asked. "Name an event in your life in which you started and finished a project?" " What have you done to prepare yourself for this position?" And finally, "name a situation in your life in which you displayed the ability to take charge?" The exact wordings may differ, but the idea behind the questions is the same. Good luck with your interview! I hope one day you return the favor when I'm in need of help on the streets somewhere. And I see the blue uniform and say thank goodness you've arrived. You will be my knight in shining armor. This video can be found on YouTube at : - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbhWlu59G0k

• published: 01 May 2012
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