It just occurred to me that, given the high level of confrontation on this board between those opposed to the test and polygraphers, lurkers might be under the impression that THEY should be confrontative during the polygraph test.


DON'T!!  The worse thing you could do is to tell them you think the test is bogus, even though it is, and tell them you know "all about the test" from information gathered from this board.

On the contrary, try to BUILD A RAPPORT with your polygrapher (as hard as that might be).  Demonstrate a FASCINATION with the process and their INTERESTING profession.  Though, don't lay it on too thick.  Tell them you will cooperate in every way, and that you want to make sure you meet ALL security requirements.

When they go into their "you're reacting to this question, anything you want to tell me" routine do something like this.  Scratch your head, make it look like you're "thinking" about what it might be.  But CALMLY tell them you just can't think of anything.  Maintain this posture  throughout the process!

Better to NOT volunteer info WHILE APPEARING TO COOPERATE, then to NOT volunteer info WHILE BEING CONFRONTATIVE.

I would welcome any polygrapher input regarding the above.

Hi Larry, I hope you had a good night's sleep. In reading the below post you placed I think I now understand you. 

"When they go into their "you're reacting to this question, anything you want to tell me" routine do something like this.  Scratch your head, make it look like you're "thinking" about what it might be.  But CALMLY tell them you just can't think of anything.  Maintain this posture  throughout the process!"

So Larry, in political prose you are not telling your like minded bretheren here to LIE !!   Okay, fine; but when  you / they do so, do NOT be surprised that you DID NOT move forward in the system as you have not.  As previously stated, somebody got the job !!  The world kept on spinning on its axis.  Your writings here would lead us to a conclusion that somehow the agency is "Less" without YOU.  Bull !!!, as it IS composed of those who are as good, if not in fact ALL AROUND better than you, or easier to have hired to find that out early in their careers.  You applied, you were owed nothing, they spent money on you, and found that you were NOT the best fit for THEM.  You now know, from my prior postings, that a tenative offer is NOT the same as a bona fide offer with a starting date.  You simply got "Cocky" and counted your chickens before they were hatched. 

  Your advice to be passively cooperative is cute, but did you think it was your Examiner's first day on the job or something ?  They have seen that before.  The burden is not on them to ask you ten thousand questions to resolve an issue, but rather YOUR burden to resolve it for them.  Also, there is a time limit as to how much time they will put into your candidacy as they have other appointments / applicants too you know.   

All,

I agree!  

Getting confrontational with the person who stands between you and "your job" is not wise.  If your testing results are problematic, work through it with your examiner.  There is usually a reason for it.

Any delay or attitude will likely result in continued unemployment on your behalf.


Sackett

Sackett,

I recommend not being confrontational AND AT THE SAME TIME being totally aware of the game the polygrapher is trying to play.

T.M. Cullen wrote on Feb 28^th, 2008 at 10:04pm:


Interestingly enough and despite instructions to the contrary, many  examinees I have tested over recent years have admitted to researching the web for polygraph material and access this and other sites.   

Results:  The forthcoming pass and the less than honest seem to have trouble, regardless of their knowledge.

Sackett

Uh-Huh!??

That was not your best posting...

Sackett