Sit down with someone who has experience sitting on interview panels and have them put you through a mock process. Video the whole thing to include the feedback . Take the video home and watch it several times to improve your performance. Don’t ramble is sage advise.
Why do you want to be a cop? Me: I loved that movie 'Super Troopers', so here I am. What is your weakness? Me: Donuts. What is your strength? Me: Donuts. What would you do in X, Y, Z situation? Me: Whatever the department policy states.
What are your opinions on this weakness statement. I have always been a procrastinator, I would always wait till last minute to do things. What I have learned to do to manage procrastinating over the years is to make a list at the beginning of the month. I make a list of my short term goals and long term goals. I look at and do my short term goals everyday and then I look at my long term and prioritize what I need to do first based off of deadlines. This has helped me stay in task and not procrastinate.
While I like the improvement you have stated here, remember we are asking what is your current weakness at this very point. Law enforcement has a significant amount of assignments and self reliance, you can see where I am going with this is I was your board interviewer. Then if you try to state that you have learned to manage and correct it, I would not consider it a weakness in your interview. Hope this helps if you want to run another one by me I be glad to look at it.
Re word that, My area I am working on improving is my management skills currently. I am trying to develop the skills needing to share trade .... knowledge to our new employees.
@@armogantraining7164 thank you! Anyway I can schedule time to do a mock interview with you? I’m currently waiting for my background investigator to contact me in the next week to start the process so I want to be prepared and be right to the point. Thanks
My greatest weakness is I hold myself to a very high standard. If I don't meet the standards I set for myself I feel like I am failing whether i an exceeding others standards or not
can you do a video on the transition from citizen to police officer, liek how your life changes, friends leave u, no more invitation to parties or being identified off duty etc
Thank you for the comment, I will gladly do this for you we have a few others schedule to release before this. But, I will record this one next week and it should drop on March 21 or 28.
What about , one of my weaknesses is not paying attention to time. There’s times when I’m working on a project that needs to be done and I would be late to take a break or late on going to lunch.
Thoughts on these: Strength: I am extremely self motivated, and in my experience at previous jobs and in sports, I have gone out of the way to learn more, and grow my understanding of that field. This way i can become excellent in whatever I'm putting my time into. Weakness: I'm too self critical. Over the years I've noticed it more, but if I make a mistake I tend to be pretty hard on myself about it, and this has led to a bad self image at times. Would you recommend for the weakness to spin it as a positive a little? say such as "This has allowed me to often refrain from making the same mistake twice" and such. Thanks!!!
Reviewing this I would say your on the right track, but you might want to work on better articulating it so you do not mis speak that could affect you later, say in the psych review
Actually there is a really good answer to this. Big thing is being related to the field but not directly related to you daily duties. Our coaching and courses members have pointed to this answer numerous times as being the question that makes them stand out from the other applicants
I have not applied to any department yet. I’m currently still active duty and my 4 year contract will be up in 8 months. I do have my eye on a sheriff’s department and I’d like to do everything right. I’ll have to watch more of these videos and if you have a website or classes I would be interested. Thank you!
Tone, glad our videos have helped, we do have an online course that will make you excel in each stage of the hiring process. Here is the link, and we are always here to help if you need it. www.armoganct.com/offers/tzFa7SWb/checkout
Is being too self-reliant a “weakness?” Whenever there’s a problem or situation I am always trying to sort it out myself because I don’t like to rely on others to do it for me. I have to do it right myself or it’s not right at all. Whenever I feel I know the right way to do something it’s kinda hard to let my team do it even though I know I should be able to rely on them.
Can I use a physical weakness. I am small but strong I’m 5ft tall. If I were to say “ my weakness may be I don’t always appear strong or intimidating because of my size or because I usually try to greet everyone with smiles. However that can always be a great strength in different aspects. Working with women and children and victims can see me as someone that they can trust. I also am strong for my size and constantly work on improving the skills I have the skills that need work. My height hasn’t held me back from achieving any of my goals.”
Thanks for the videos. What about if someone is claustrophobic to any type of enclosure space or tall buildings? Will that be a good answer for a weaknesses?
My answer I was going to go with is “I am a bit of a perfectionist. Not in the way of everything has to be perfect, but that everything needs to be completed and seen all the way through. I’ve been getting better with it since having kids. There are times I have to be ok with not finishing a project in the time I had planned because the kids need something.” Which is the honest truth. I just want to word it correctly.
I submitted an application and was caught ommitting information. I owned up to it, but what are the chances of being hired in the future at other departments if I am completely truthful
This depends but that is not a good look. If you want to discuss further you can sign up for a call and we can unpack it. calendly.com/armoganct/how-to-get-hired-police.
I am almost done with my degree, earlier on in college I worked under the table for a friends restaurant under the table for about four months. How should i tackle this? Should i include this on the application? Of course if I am directly asked about under the table work i will admit openly but should I mention it off the bat in the application?
Im 31, had a teoubled teenage life. As an adult ive been in no trouble. However, ive been smoking marijuana since i was 11 years old. During my teenage years and being homeless, i tried many things along the way and consider all of it a learning experience. Since ive been an adult, ive struggled with having my own home and have generally lived with other people. I dont plan on being this transparent if i were to do an interview, but what if i wanted to join CSI? Ive always wanted to be a detective, and i feel like im finally at a point in my life where things are structured enough that i could actually consider working on cases. Now that ive learned enough, i pretty much have given up on my dream to become a detective because im 31 and highly doubt i would be able to make it. However CSI seems possible for me to get in to. What are you thoughts on all of this if you dont mind?
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My weakness is probably my sense of direction on a compass I’m not the best. It’s not applicable to my everyday life as a non police officer YET I don’t always know my exact location and direction of travel but I know with time I can learn it and become great at it. How’s that? Because that honest and l would probably be my actual answer
My weakness is that I naturally believe in what people say, so until I get conflicting information whether it be from another person or someone contradicting their previous statement(s), I tend to believe that. However, working with customers over the phones at my job, I have been able to pick up on hints of dishonesty (especially through recurring customers that have a history on falling behind with payments.) With people I work with face-to-face on a day-to-day basis, I have been able to pick up on subtle habitual tendencies that may stretch the truth to enhance the situation to the level of their emotion. So, although I find people believable as my weakness, I do my best to stay alert for any red flags that arise.
I would say it is a current weakness. If no red flags come up, I would have no reason to not believe that what they are saying is true. I may not have the best detection for what some red flags may be that others have caught onto through experience.
In regards to the "what is your greatest weakness" question- if you do try to be genuine with your response or say something more personal like "I'm not great at public speaking, but I've been actively seeing a coach or doing "x" training to get better at it." I'm assuming that would still be a bad answer? What if you don't have anything that relates directly to the career like your computer crime example answer?
Well your on the right track if you go with that answer phrase it more as" this is the struggle I had in the past, but after a lot of training I have really seen improvement and even began to enjoy it".
Sadly i made it all to the end and the chief just kind of ragged on me and from the get go didnt really want me just because i didnt finish college even tho they dont require it and i had the required gpa
what if you say a weakness is being too gung-ho based on prior military experience and always trying to take initiative but now know when it’s appropriate to take initiative in certain situations due to officer safety and other reasons based on feedback from LTs and higher-ups
Hello, thanks for the video. Had a quick question, what if for the greatest weakness I say something like: I’m too hard on my own mistakes. Like I’m striving to do everything perfect but every time I make mistakes I chew myself out on it a lot. Or would it be too much of an ego just like saying I’m always trying to be the best?
I was on a sports team in college and a team tradition was to go out and unscrew a road sign from the top of a stop sign. Other than that I’ve done nothing in my past that would get me in trouble. Do you think this is something that will prevent me from becoming an officer?
That could go a couple different ways, first they can think that is a scapegoat answer or they could think you will not be able to learn the codes. Remember the question is what is your GREATEST weakness.
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Do you know if is the same process , for traffic and parking officer ?
Can I apply to multiple agencies without them knowing who I’ve applied too? I’ve been denied from my local agencies for admitting to selling drugs when I was younger please help
I am not in the hiring process yet, but I plan on trying to go for some local police departments where I live. I would love the free coaching call. Where do I sign up? I don't see it
if they ask about why i want to join law enforcement can i say that later down the road i want to join the fbi so i want to work in law enforcement to get experience and better prepare me for that role
On the weakness question what if I answer with the truth.. my true weakness is growing up in a tough neighborhood and genuinely feeling frustrated because I can’t make a difference in it for kids growing up there, or anywhere else similarly I don’t want kids feeling scared to go outside like I was growing up. These feelings to me are my true weakness and it’s the truth
On a serious note, I would answer the question about a weakness of mine is that I talk too much or ramble on Or that I try to make a joke out of most things in my head to cope with the stress . Would you recommend either?
Did my interview three days ago and I passed and did very well. Thanks for your help.
Congrats glad we can help. Keep us updated. And great job 👍
@@armogantraining7164 officially hired 🙌🏾🎉
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Are these tips applicable to Canadian Law Enforcement Agencies?
@@zakr1ya yes I’d say so because I got into a Canadian law enforcement agency
Sit down with someone who has experience sitting on interview panels and have them put you through a mock process. Video the whole thing to include the feedback . Take the video home and watch it several times to improve your performance. Don’t ramble is sage advise.
Great advice!!!!
Mannn Im so glad in watching this because my next step is the board interview, passed the poly waiting to hear from background investigator
How was your first interview? I got mine tomorrow. What was the polygraph right
Keep going doing well
Why do you want to be a cop?
Me: I loved that movie 'Super Troopers', so here I am.
What is your weakness?
Me: Donuts.
What is your strength?
Me: Donuts.
What would you do in X, Y, Z situation?
Me: Whatever the department policy states.
Not the worst answers I have seen.
What are your opinions on this weakness statement. I have always been a procrastinator, I would always wait till last minute to do things. What I have learned to do to manage procrastinating over the years is to make a list at the beginning of the month. I make a list of my short term goals and long term goals. I look at and do my short term goals everyday and then I look at my long term and prioritize what I need to do first based off of deadlines. This has helped me stay in task and not procrastinate.
While I like the improvement you have stated here, remember we are asking what is your current weakness at this very point. Law enforcement has a significant amount of assignments and self reliance, you can see where I am going with this is I was your board interviewer. Then if you try to state that you have learned to manage and correct it, I would not consider it a weakness in your interview. Hope this helps if you want to run another one by me I be glad to look at it.
My weakness is that I micromanage and I sometimes lack patients when training individuals in my trade.
Re word that, My area I am working on improving is my management skills currently. I am trying to develop the skills needing to share trade .... knowledge to our new employees.
@@armogantraining7164 thank you sir!
@@armogantraining7164 thank you! Anyway I can schedule time to do a mock interview with you? I’m currently waiting for my background investigator to contact me in the next week to start the process so I want to be prepared and be right to the point. Thanks
My greatest weakness is I hold myself to a very high standard. If I don't meet the standards I set for myself I feel like I am failing whether i an exceeding others standards or not
can you do a video on the transition from citizen to police officer, liek how your life changes, friends leave u, no more invitation to parties or being identified off duty etc
Thank you for the comment, I will gladly do this for you we have a few others schedule to release before this. But, I will record this one next week and it should drop on March 21 or 28.
What about , one of my weaknesses is not paying attention to time. There’s times when I’m working on a project that needs to be done and I would be late to take a break or late on going to lunch.
I feel like that answer is a little generic and egotistical
Probably would not go with that answer
Thoughts on these:
Strength: I am extremely self motivated, and in my experience at previous jobs and in sports, I have gone out of the way to learn more, and grow my understanding of that field. This way i can become excellent in whatever I'm putting my time into.
Weakness: I'm too self critical. Over the years I've noticed it more, but if I make a mistake I tend to be pretty hard on myself about it, and this has led to a bad self image at times.
Would you recommend for the weakness to spin it as a positive a little? say such as "This has allowed me to often refrain from making the same mistake twice" and such.
Thanks!!!
Reviewing this I would say your on the right track, but you might want to work on better articulating it so you do not mis speak that could affect you later, say in the psych review
I feel like there is really no right answer to the “what are your weaknesses” question.
Actually there is a really good answer to this. Big thing is being related to the field but not directly related to you daily duties. Our coaching and courses members have pointed to this answer numerous times as being the question that makes them stand out from the other applicants
I have not applied to any department yet. I’m currently still active duty and my 4 year contract will be up in 8 months. I do have my eye on a sheriff’s department and I’d like to do everything right. I’ll have to watch more of these videos and if you have a website or classes I would be interested. Thank you!
Tone, glad our videos have helped, we do have an online course that will make you excel in each stage of the hiring process. Here is the link, and we are always here to help if you need it. www.armoganct.com/offers/tzFa7SWb/checkout
Thanks these videos are gems.
Glad we can help
lol .. what "good cop" ever stops another from bashing through policy, the Law.. or Rights??
Is being too self-reliant a “weakness?”
Whenever there’s a problem or situation I am always trying to sort it out myself because I don’t like to rely on others to do it for me. I have to do it right myself or it’s not right at all.
Whenever I feel I know the right way to do something it’s kinda hard to let my team do it even though I know I should be able to rely on them.
That answer could work but may hurt you more in the psych review
@@armogantraining7164 what would be an example of a good answer that’s more common for people?
Can I use a physical weakness. I am small but strong I’m 5ft tall. If I were to say “ my weakness may be I don’t always appear strong or intimidating because of my size or because I usually try to greet everyone with smiles. However that can always be a great strength in different aspects. Working with women and children and victims can see me as someone that they can trust. I also am strong for my size and constantly work on improving the skills I have the skills that need work. My height hasn’t held me back from achieving any of my goals.”
Yes polish it up with articulation, but that does not sound too bad! Nice work !
Thanks for the videos. What about if someone is claustrophobic to any type of enclosure space or tall buildings? Will that be a good answer for a weaknesses?
That can work but be careful with it. It could back fire to
My answer I was going to go with is “I am a bit of a perfectionist. Not in the way of everything has to be perfect, but that everything needs to be completed and seen all the way through. I’ve been getting better with it since having kids. There are times I have to be ok with not finishing a project in the time I had planned because the kids need something.” Which is the honest truth. I just want to word it correctly.
Maybe more that I lack patience sometimes.
Don't try to sell a positive as a negative
I submitted an application and was caught ommitting information. I owned up to it, but what are the chances of being hired in the future at other departments if I am completely truthful
This depends but that is not a good look. If you want to discuss further you can sign up for a call and we can unpack it. calendly.com/armoganct/how-to-get-hired-police.
I am almost done with my degree, earlier on in college I worked under the table for a friends restaurant under the table for about four months. How should i tackle this? Should i include this on the application? Of course if I am directly asked about under the table work i will admit openly but should I mention it off the bat in the application?
You need to see if you meet the criteria for reporting by law
Im 31, had a teoubled teenage life. As an adult ive been in no trouble. However, ive been smoking marijuana since i was 11 years old. During my teenage years and being homeless, i tried many things along the way and consider all of it a learning experience. Since ive been an adult, ive struggled with having my own home and have generally lived with other people. I dont plan on being this transparent if i were to do an interview, but what if i wanted to join CSI? Ive always wanted to be a detective, and i feel like im finally at a point in my life where things are structured enough that i could actually consider working on cases. Now that ive learned enough, i pretty much have given up on my dream to become a detective because im 31 and highly doubt i would be able to make it. However CSI seems possible for me to get in to. What are you thoughts on all of this if you dont mind?
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My weakness is probably my sense of direction on a compass I’m not the best. It’s not applicable to my everyday life as a non police officer YET I don’t always know my exact location and direction of travel but I know with time I can learn it and become great at it. How’s that? Because that honest and l would probably be my actual answer
Not bad but start taking action now to improve it
My weakness is that I naturally believe in what people say, so until I get conflicting information whether it be from another person or someone contradicting their previous statement(s), I tend to believe that. However, working with customers over the phones at my job, I have been able to pick up on hints of dishonesty (especially through recurring customers that have a history on falling behind with payments.) With people I work with face-to-face on a day-to-day basis, I have been able to pick up on subtle habitual tendencies that may stretch the truth to enhance the situation to the level of their emotion. So, although I find people believable as my weakness, I do my best to stay alert for any red flags that arise.
An answer like this can open many different avenues of thought. First would this be a current weakness or a past weakness.
I would say it is a current weakness. If no red flags come up, I would have no reason to not believe that what they are saying is true. I may not have the best detection for what some red flags may be that others have caught onto through experience.
Okay but I have this issue too? What do I say?
Would it be bad if I told them my greatest weakness is math or taxes, I just don’t understand it. Would that work? Or is that a bad idea
I could work out a math way but I would stay away from taxes.
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QUESTION!! Is saying my weakness is asking for help a bad answer? I’ve been thinking of a genuine honest answer and that’s what I can come up with
You can use that, but they are going to dive deeper into that.
In regards to the "what is your greatest weakness" question- if you do try to be genuine with your response or say something more personal like "I'm not great at public speaking, but I've been actively seeing a coach or doing "x" training to get better at it." I'm assuming that would still be a bad answer? What if you don't have anything that relates directly to the career like your computer crime example answer?
Well your on the right track if you go with that answer phrase it more as" this is the struggle I had in the past, but after a lot of training I have really seen improvement and even began to enjoy it".
Sadly i made it all to the end and the chief just kind of ragged on me and from the get go didnt really want me just because i didnt finish college even tho they dont require it and i had the required gpa
Look at it this way you do not want to work for a chief like that trust me. Apply somewhere else.
Looks like you dodged a bullet
Don’t most departments need officers? If one meets the minimum requirements can they be that picky? I’m so confused…
what if you say a weakness is being too gung-ho based on prior military experience and always trying to take initiative but now know when it’s appropriate to take initiative in certain situations due to officer safety and other reasons based on feedback from LTs and higher-ups
This sounds like a false answer to the question.... Try not try to sell a positive as a negative
Google says to say your weakness is something unrelated to the job.
The coding sounds like that.
It is adjacent but yes similar concept.
Hello, thanks for the video. Had a quick question, what if for the greatest weakness I say something like: I’m too hard on my own mistakes. Like I’m striving to do everything perfect but every time I make mistakes I chew myself out on it a lot.
Or would it be too much of an ego just like saying I’m always trying to be the best?
I would not go with that answer.
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I was on a sports team in college and a team tradition was to go out and unscrew a road sign from the top of a stop sign. Other than that I’ve done nothing in my past that would get me in trouble. Do you think this is something that will prevent me from becoming an officer?
This won’t disqualify you off the start but as any hurdle it comes down to how you articulate it.
@@armogantraining7164 I know it’s best to not go into too many details and explain my way out of it but is there a certain way I should word it?
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On weakness would it hurt to just say I lack the experience and I need the training to learn the full penal code?
That could go a couple different ways, first they can think that is a scapegoat answer or they could think you will not be able to learn the codes. Remember the question is what is your GREATEST weakness.
Do you know if is the same process , for traffic and parking officer ?
Very similar process with a few differences.
I am afraid of guns, but that won’t stop me, and that’s why I want to go to the gun range more often, I’ve only went once
Good for you taking the step to pursue your goals. Keep at it you can do it. Let me know if there's anything we can do to help!
Kinda got prospect day coming up around August 24th.. kinda wanted to talk before that I seen your not available till the 28th
Sorry we have other instructors availability opening up in a week
Can I apply to multiple agencies without them knowing who I’ve applied too? I’ve been denied from my local agencies for admitting to selling drugs when I was younger please help
You will have to disclose it to all departments
I am not in the hiring process yet, but I plan on trying to go for some local police departments where I live. I would love the free coaching call. Where do I sign up? I don't see it
@@armogantraining7164 Looks like I only see during the week when I work. Can you do weekends by chance?
@@derekevans8294 when we're you thinking we could do a late evening time if that works for you.
@@armogantraining7164 I can pretty much do any evening except Mondays and Wednesdays 6 pm or later, Mountain time
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Would it be bad to say sometimes your to self critical?
No but they will have you elaborate on a comment like that.
What if you say dealing with stress?
Bad answer
Exercise and you will have much less stress.
if they ask about why i want to join law enforcement can i say that later down the road i want to join the fbi so i want to work in law enforcement to get experience and better prepare me for that role
That would be a bad statement to say to a potential employer
What is the age requirement?
Usually minimum age is 21
one of my faults is i overthinking when solving a problem bit of a protectionist
That's common but focus on a better way to articulate that.
@@armogantraining7164 what would be a good way to articulate that?
On the weakness question what if I answer with the truth.. my true weakness is growing up in a tough neighborhood and genuinely feeling frustrated because I can’t make a difference in it for kids growing up there, or anywhere else similarly I don’t want kids feeling scared to go outside like I was growing up. These feelings to me are my true weakness and it’s the truth
Becareful with selling a positive as a negative that is a mistake education/college teaches these days.
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Thanks for the support
On a serious note, I would answer the question about a weakness of mine is that I talk too much or ramble on
Or that I try to make a joke out of most things in my head to cope with the stress .
Would you recommend either?
The first one is definitely better than the second. It needs to be polished though.