What methods do you deploy in order to properly read people and behavioral indicators?

"As a seasoned investigator, I understand the importance of behavioral anomalies and what they mean. I look for a series of both verbal and nonverbal signs to determine if they align well with what the person is saying. In an investigation, I will look for exaggerated facial movements, wringing of the hands, lack of eye contact, and accuracy of facts, for starters. If I sense an irregularity in facts, I will dig deeper into that topic to see if the person starts to give contradicting information."

"I learned a lot about indicators during my criminal psychology coursework and a bit about nonverbal behaviors. Many emotions are communicated through facial expressions and the tone of voice, as well as gestures. Often, people under stress attempt to hide their feelings, and then they begin to express themselves differently with nonverbal behaviors. I plan to look carefully for signals such as over-blinking, speech rates, and active attempts to regulate emotions unnaturally."

If you have a law, criminology, or psychology background, you will likely have formal training to read people and behavioral indicators correctly. Talk to the interviewer about what you look for in these instances, focusing on the methods you have been trained to use.

You want to avoid saying that you do not have methods you consistently use. As a criminal investigator, you should have a style developed when interviewing and interrogating individuals.