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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.
"I am familiar with the FCC and fully understand why we must have regulations and policies surrounding police communication and radio use. I have already started to dive into some of the information provided on the FCC website and will continue to keep myself educated."

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.
Depending on the region where you work, you may be required to comply with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) when it comes to the frequency on which police radios operate. The interviewer wants to see a willingness to learn, and comply with, the rules surrounding radio use. Of course, you want to sound agreeable and eager in your response. If you are familiar with policy around the FCC, be sure to express this.

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"I have worked in police dispatch for eight years and am very familiar with FCC requirements and compliance. I am more than willing to continue abiding by these regulations and will commit to staying up to date on FCC changes."

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I would be more than willing to learn the rules of the FCC in regards to frequency use. I am always eager to learn as much as I possibly can so that I can be knowledgeable in all aspects of my career and life.

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Good! This reflects an eagerness to learn everything necessary to do the job well.
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Through the FCC website, I have begun familiarizing myself with the rules of the FCC regarding frequency use. I am eager to be in a setting that allows me to ask questions regarding these policies to gain further understanding and clarity.
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! The interviewer will be impressed that you are already working on learning these rules. Can you talk a little bit about what you've learned so far? They will also appreciate your eagerness to learn more. Nice job!
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