Posted: 12/31/2010 6:00:15 PM EDT
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Good evening everyone!
Situation: My little brother age 24 has an interview coming up with a city police station. He just asked my opinion and I don't have an answer for him. He looks a lot older if he hasn't shaved in a couple days, and has that scruffy look. OR Should he be clean shaven and look younger? I like clean shaven but I'm afraid that if he looks too much like a kid they won't hire him. What say you? |
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Good evening everyone! Situation: My little brother age 24 has an interview coming up with a city police station. He just asked my opinion and I don't have an answer for him. He looks a lot older if he hasn't shaved in a couple days, and has that scruffy look. OR Should he be clean shaven and look younger? I like clean shaven but I'm afraid that if he looks too much like a kid they won't hire him. What say you? Clean shaven. He'll be expected to shave before putting on his uniform anyway. Unshaven looks unprofessional before an interview. |
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Good evening everyone! Situation: My little brother age 24 has an interview coming up with a city police station. He just asked my opinion and I don't have an answer for him...... Let us clarify something here. This is an interview for a job, right? Not a "Mr. Smith has been cordially invited to assist the police with their inquiries." _____________________________________________ (After Dr. Hall asks about what power he has to place someone on ice. "Dr. Hall, you may identify a person to be picked up for an official Army interview. The interview may last up to 48 hours."––Wildfire Operator, (w,stte), Book: The Andromeda Strain) |
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Quoted: Quoted: Good evening everyone! Situation: My little brother age 24 has an interview coming up with a city police station. He just asked my opinion and I don't have an answer for him...... Let us clarify something here. This is an interview for a job, right? Not a "Mr. Smith has been cordially invited to assist the police with their inquiries." _____________________________________________ (After Dr. Hall asks about what power he has to place someone on ice. "Dr. Hall, you may identify a person to be picked up for an official Army interview. The interview may last up to 48 hours."––Wildfire Operator, (w,stte), Book: The Andromeda Strain) Wait wut? He did the paper test and the physical test and they called him for an interview to possibly hire him. Also, how important is a 4 year degree? He is 13 credits shy and working on it. Should be done in less than 6 months. The station that called knows this. |
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You're kidding right?
He is 24 and doesn't know to shave for an interview? Does he even want the job? Shave, get a fresh hair cut, wear a suit and tie, bring resumes, something to write on, a pen (and a back up), polish his shoes, etc. When it comes up he should explain he is working towards his 4 year. LE is extremely competitive in most areas, so a 4 yr degree is a plus. He is 24 no matter if he has facial hair or not, so not sure why that would even matter. |
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You're kidding right? He is 24 and doesn't know to shave for an interview? Does he even want the job? Shave, get a fresh hair cut, wear a suit and tie, bring resumes, something to write on, a pen (and a back up), polish his shoes, etc. When it comes up he should explain he is working towards his 4 year. LE is extremely competitive in most areas, so a 4 yr degree is a plus. He is 24 no matter if he has facial hair or not, so not sure why that would even matter. This. I used to do a little hiring & firing before I became a cop and I liked to see someone come for an interview appropriately dressed, i.e. wearing what we wear. Policing is a Shirt & Tie affair. Polished shoes, a decent fitting suit, starch optional but recommended in his shirt, conservative tie, two fresh pens in his pocket, High & tight haircut not required for an interview but cetainly short and neat. A crisp professional look in all aspects. Cops are detail oriented people, and typically its a veteran police officer who does this interview. Details count. they set the tone for the whole process. Its true what they say about first impressions, you know. When I showed up for ANYTHING during my hiring process, I wore a suit even in the heat of summer and I was there 20 minutes early. |
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well this has already been answered (definately clean shaven) but perhaps if your brother "had" to ask that question he is not ready for an actual career and he should see if Home Depot or Wendy's is hiring. Jeez, this perfectly proves my impression of anyone born after about 1980 with few exceptions.
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well this has already been answered (definately clean shaven) but perhaps if your brother "had" to ask that question maybe he is not ready for an actual career and he should see if Home Depot or Wendy's is hiring. Jeez, this perfectly proves my impression of anyone born after about 1980 with few exceptions. J- |
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Wow we have some real douche bags on this website. He ultimately knew the answer but asked for my opinion. I asked for yours, guess I got it. In all fairness, that was like asking: "Should I wear a sweatshirt and long pants in Arizona, or a t-shirt and shorts?" |
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Wow we have some real douche bags on this website. He ultimately knew the answer but asked for my opinion. I asked for yours, guess I got it. In all fairness, that was like asking: "Should I wear a sweatshirt and long pants in Arizona, or a t-shirt and shorts?" It snows in Arizona this time of year. Thanks for thinking guys....... |
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Can we have this locked? There's no point to keep it going. yeah espectially since you came on the the cop message board, asked them for their time and advice, and then collectively called all of us a bunch of douche bags for providing you with an answer. I hope for your brothers sake that he falls FAR from the tree. |
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Can we have this locked? There's no point to keep it going. yeah espectially since you came on the the cop message board, asked them for their time and advice, and then collectively called all of us a bunch of douche bags for providing you with an answer. I hope for your brothers sake that he falls FAR from the tree. Did you read everything? I ask a question. Got some good advice and I was cool with that. Then come the attacks on my brother for even asking the question. And you wonder why some people don't like you guys.......this thread is now herp derp. 
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Clean shaven. He'll want to look as professional as possible. Suit + tie. FWIW, I'm 22 and got hired on with no problems. this. I was 21 when I got in the academy. They'll be able to see his age on his application, no need to try to look older by going in unshaven. Make sure he doesn't wear sun glasses on top of his head or have them dangling off his shirt. It's weird, but sometimes you see future applicants and you can tell, but sometimes they come in and you think it's some special agent, lawyer or something because how well dressed and confident they are. |
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Sorry......but when it comes to the word "interview" and LE agencies, one should be certain to just what it is for. If it is for a job, it is one thing. If it is about a crime..............it's quite another. And that's exactly the kind of question I asked when it came up on the personnel exam about "Your brother calls you one night that he has an interview with the police. What advice do you give him?"
1. If anything on his resume/application is not true, tell him to politely decline the interview. 2. Wear a suit. Do not wear a watch or ring unless it is your wedding band. Do not even wear a class ring. It breaks the line of the suit. 3. Arrive early, never, NEVER arrive late. 4. Take with you something to take notes on and the best example of your written work. If you have a thesis, take that. 5. If people are introduced to you with a title, remember that title and address them by it. 6. If not, the default title of a police officer is "Officer". If they are not a police officer, then it is Sir. With women, it is difficult. In southern regions and with older people, one can probably use "Ma'am" but that may be out of style with the younger generation. 7. Do not sit down until they do or until they give you permission to sit down. 8. Do not take weapons with you. 9. Research the job ahead of time. If the job is under a particular Act, such as Medicare Fraud, KNOW that Act. 10. For each question, listen, think, take a breath, and answer briefly. Do not drag it out, do not back pedal. 11. Tell the truth, always. 12. When you have the chance, ask a few questions. Even if you don't have any questions, think of something to ask. 13. At the end of the interview, thank them for their consideration. 14. They may ask you to go out afterwards. For this, have your credit cards, two twenty dollar bills with you, but do not carry a large stuffed wallet with you....though you will probably need ID to get past the checkpoint. 15. They may ask you to sign permission so they can check your background. 16. They may ask you to provide a writing sample. 17. They may ask you to provide a demonstration of your analytical ability or to relate your best case if you have that experience. If you do have a best case, then what you relate should not violate an agency's security. 18. They may ask you if you have ever done anything which if brought to light would shine poorly on their organization. Okay, what I can think of off the top of my head in a few minutes. Good luck. __________________________________________________________ ("I want you to think of something, something that won't breach the security of your organization nor upset you if revealed in public.'––Soon to be ex Scanner to Daryl Rorvik, (w,stte), "Scanners") |