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Have you ever taken a polygraph test? If so, did you pass?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question because a polygraph test is part of the background process to work as a border patrol officer in some countries. They want to see if you have taken a polygraph before to determine if you will have difficulty passing the exam.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you have taken a polygraph test before, let the interviewer know your results. If you have not taken one before, let the interviewer know that you have not taken one, but you feel it will not be a problem passing because you are honest and have nothing to hide.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I took a polygraph test five years ago for the police department I am currently working for. I had no issues passing the test."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I have never taken a polygraph test before. I am a little nervous about taking one, but I am sure I will not have any issues passing because I am an honest person and always tell the truth."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have taken polygraph tests three times during my career and have passed every one."
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