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Posted by hwsternfan
 - Aug 18, 2005, 01:12 PM
It depends on the agency/company.  I was goingto wear a suit but they told me to wear loose fitting clothes...no jeans or sneakers though.
Posted by mustbaliar
 - Jul 28, 2005, 12:24 PM
For my first FBI poly, I wore my regular business attire--a collared button-up shirt and khakis.  I didn't have much choice since I had to leave from my job at the time and then return immediately after the poly (ahh, the irony--lying to my current employer in order to run off to a polygraph exam).  I "failed" that exam.

For my second FBI poly, I came up with another lie for my boss so I could take the entire day off.  But this time I wore my two-piece suit with nice tie and shoes.  The examiner asked to take my coat, and while hanging it up, he slyly patted it down as if folding it over his arm (perhaps looking for a recording device or something).

In any case, I "failed" the second exam as well.  Maybe next time I'll go in with flip-flops and a hawaiian shirt.

Mustbaliar
Posted by NSAreject
 - Jul 27, 2005, 10:53 PM
Matty,

  Sorry, no problem, but I have been "flamed"
before... :).  Even with my CIA and DoD clearances, I
probably would not be able to return to the NSA,
without going through their rectal exam.  I know of
one CIA full-scope poly defense contractor, who was
told that NSA would make him sit for their poly.  Our
Government tax dollars hard at work !
Posted by Matty
 - Jul 27, 2005, 10:50 PM
Hey NSAreject...

No, I have not and I did not know that you were already an employee when you took the test...I would wear jeans too.

It's an interesting question as to how to dress for a pre-employment interview....there does seem to be that fine line and some of those spooks will read into anything in order to justify failing an applicant they are suspicious of. I have read and been told that always wear a suit for every face to face interview for a leo application, but that could end up working against the applicant.
Posted by NSAreject
 - Jul 27, 2005, 10:31 PM
Hey Matty,

Just to clarify,  I did finally pass my NSA CI poly (5 year
update) wearing jeans, but was put into adjudication
limbo, because one adjudicator thought that I still had
an issue.  A couple of months later, I was cleared
through another defense contractor, by the CIA.  I
think that over-dressing may be looked at as a
possible sign of deception (not being one's self, or
being open). Wearing casual clothing may look
unprofessional, but at least one is not hiding behind a
suit.  And Brandon, yes, you are right.  A lot of NSA'ers
wear jeans (why not), but I would never show up in
jeans for an interview with a private defense contractor.
Matty, have you ever been a government employee
going through 5-year poly updates ?  Wouldn't it seem
a bit silly, for NSA'ers to dress up for their 5-year poly
updates, versus new hires ?  Also, looking like one
doesn't give a crap, especially, when one knows what
is going on, probably looks a lot less suspicious, than
going in looking concerned/serious.  I told them that I
read this site regularly, and how I felt about the
polygraph (without debating it with them), but that
didn't make any difference...
Posted by polyscam
 - Jul 25, 2005, 06:22 PM
NSAreject (correct me if I'm wrong) previously worked for the NSA.  The exams I believe he is writing of were a part of ongoing post-hire screening.

If I am already on the payroll, I would probably wear jeans too.
Posted by opp
 - Jul 25, 2005, 05:15 PM
I hear that examiners like their examinees to wear a $7000 Rolex and a $900 Armani suit. It gives them more pleasure failing you.  
Posted by Matty
 - Jul 25, 2005, 05:06 PM
Both, I would imagine.

Forget about polygraph for a moment. Any employer wants to know that those who are interviewing with them "Give a Crap" about working for them and will show up for the interview looking professional...That's just common sense. Showing up in jeans with a "I don't give a crap" attitude isn't going to help anyone get hired anywhere...
Posted by Jeffery
 - Jul 25, 2005, 04:51 PM
Quote from: Matty on Jul 25, 2005, 04:25 PMNot to be a wise ass, but do you think that that may have had something to do with why you were rejected?

Just a thought...
What having to do with being rejected?  Wearing jeans?  Or not giving a crap?
Posted by Matty
 - Jul 25, 2005, 04:25 PM
Not to be a wise ass, but do you think that that may have had something to do with why you were rejected?

Just a thought...
Posted by NSAreject
 - Jul 24, 2005, 11:18 PM
  For all my NSA polygraphs, I just wore jeans; I never
really gave a crap...
Posted by polyscam
 - Jul 21, 2005, 12:55 AM
During my examination in January, I wore a shirt and tie with slacks and dress shoes.  Not because I wanted to impress the man but because I had to go to work following the examination.  The examiner had me remove my tie, lower my suspenders to my sides and empty every pocket from my slacks and shirt (his little method of demonstrating his control).  Wear something comfortable.  In my opinion what you wear is probably not of much importance as long as you don't dress like a bum.
Posted by polyfool
 - Jul 20, 2005, 01:54 PM
You should definitely dress nice, but keep in mind that the examining room will likely be VERY warm--you might want to forgo the jacket(or take it off) and tie for that matter.  
Posted by Sergeant1107
 - Jul 20, 2005, 12:30 PM
Quote from: maninflight on Jul 20, 2005, 04:42 AMHello,
I was curious as to what kind of clothing I should wear to my polygraph.  I really hate to overdress.

Would slacks, dress shoes, and a tie be too formal?   Would nice jeans and a polo shirt be too casual?  Thanks for your help.  
The initial impression you make on the examiner may influence the "test."  Unfortunately, it is entirely subjective.  If you dress too casually he may think you are not taking this seriously enough.  If you overdress he may think you are trying too hard because you have something to hide.  Or he may make no judgment whatsoever regardless of how you are dressed.  Does the "science" of this "test" impress you yet?

That being said, use your own judgment.  Since this is considered part of the application process it would almost certainly be a good idea to dress in appropriate business attire.  A three-piece suit would probably be excessive, but jacket and tie are probably appropriate.
Posted by maninflight
 - Jul 20, 2005, 04:42 AM
Hello,
I was curious as to what kind of clothing I should wear to my polygraph.  I really hate to overdress.

Would slacks, dress shoes, and a tie be too formal?   Would nice jeans and a polo shirt be too casual?  Thanks for your help.