Border Patrol Officer Mock Interview
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Question 30 of 40
Do you possess a valid drivers' license and firearm license?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer needs to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for this position. Your answer should be to the point and honest. Be sure to bring your drivers' license and firearms license with you to the interview so that the hiring manager can make copies if needed. Bring a recent driving record with you if you want to go over and above.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Yes, I have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Here is a recent copy of my driving record for you to review. Also, I have a current firearms license. I have this with me as well if you need copies for my file."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I recently acquired my firearms license and have a clean driving record and current driver's license. I have copies of the documents if you need them."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Yes, I have both. Would you like to see these documents and take a copy for my file? I have had my firearm license for eight years and possess a clean driving record and current driver's license."
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Focus on having your licenses current before your interview. If one of your licenses has expired or if you have never possessed a valid driver's or firearms license, be sure to take care of that before you apply to the position.
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I possess my driver's license, and my state does not require a firearms license of me. I handle firearms and vehicles responsible and within legal requirements.
Rachelle's Feedback
Very good! Again, your answer is to the point and informative.
Anonymous Answer
I do possess a valid driver's license. I do not, however, possess a firearm license at this time. I'm willing to take the necessary steps to obtain one if needed prior to a possible job offer.
Marcie's Feedback
Great reply! It's good that you're honest but that you also show that you're open to doing what's necessary to get the job (including obtaining a firearm's license). If you have any past experience with firearms or any passion to learn about them, consider mentioning that as well.
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