Polygraph test...

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  1. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Has anybody ever taken one? I was reluctant to even post this here for awhile, but i consider some of you guys friends and certainly knowledgeable, and ill take any advice at this point.

    I have one tomorrow morning, as part of the hiring process for a job i want.
     
  2. SPOTnSTALK

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    Nope, never had to do one prehire but... it is what it is. They will either thumbs up or thumbs down based on the results they decipher.
    It might be like a drug test and they are only after specific things.
    Overall.... I don't like em. Background check should suffice
     
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    Never have before. Just stay calm and answer every question with certainty. Good luck!

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    Yeah I have it was a bit nerve racking but it's not like it's going to kill you. For a job they can only ask you certain questions so I wouldn't worry about it.
     
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    I havent but good luck and just be honest brother!
     
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    Good Luck!!!
     
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    yes I have. It is designed to look for changes in heart rate, perspiration, and breathing. Answer all the questions with the same pattern (i.e. before each answer take a deep breath and as you let it out, answer the question) all the way through from the first question to the last.
     
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    Caleb.... you are soooo screwed bro. ;)
     
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    Never have, but good luck.

    *Side note think we can get this process streamed??
     
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    Drink several Jolt colas beforehand. :)
     
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    Just do your best Bill Clinton imitation and you'll do fine.
     
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    What kinda job is it? Just curious! Anyway...I hope you do well.
     
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    Stick a tack in the bottom of your shoe before going in. Keep pressing your foot into it until it's unbearable to get your heart rate, anxiety level, perspiration levels up as high as you can. Then just answer the questions without any spikes in any of your bodily functions.
     
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    No I haven't.

    i didn't realize they could be used for job interviews?

    I don't blame you for being nervious
     
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    Remember, it is not a lie if you believe it.
     
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    Simple suggestion, tell the truth.

    I took one and I just told the truth. None of us are perfect.
     
  18. Lester

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    I hope you didn't date the daughter of the person giving the test :)
     
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    I never have taken one... but my suggestion would be: relax, take your time, have fun and enjoy the experience. Oh... and no matter what... tell the truth.
     
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    Good luck, let us know how it goes!
     

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