What to Expect as a Driller’s Assistant on a Large Rotary Drill
Starting at Bort LongYear soon on a large rotary drill as a driller’s assistant. What can I expect? What is the work like on the rotary side?
I recently took a polygraph with my second law enforcement agency. During my first application process with another agency, I failed the polygraph due to withholding information about a mistake from my past. Even my background investigator told me that the issue itself would not have been disqualifying. Without going into too much detail, he even remarked that people have been engaging in that kind of behavior in vehicles for as long as vehicles have existed. As a result, I was temporarily disqualified for one year.
After that, I applied with a different agency. During my background investigation, my investigator even joked about what had happened with the previous agency and told me not to let it happen again. I understood completely, was honest throughout the process, successfully cleared the background investigation, and was moved forward to the polygraph stage.
This time, I was completely thorough and consistent with everything I had disclosed on my Personal History Statement. I answered every question honestly and even voluntarily discussed the issue that caused problems during my first polygraph. Despite that, at the conclusion of the examination, the polygraph examiner told me that I failed every category—drug use, criminal activity, sexual misconduct, employment history, and withholding information.
To be told that I failed every single section was honestly shocking. I know I was truthful, and I disclosed everything that needed to be disclosed. Because of this experience, I have started questioning the reliability of polygraph examinations. I’ve read that many experts consider polygraphs to be of limited scientific reliability, and based on my experience, I can understand why people feel that way.
At this point, I would much rather take a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination than another polygraph. Does anyone know which law enforcement agencies in Central California use CVSA instead of polygraph testing?
I failed the polygraph, and at the conclusion of the examination, the examiner stated that I showed issues in every section, including drug use, criminal activity, sexual conduct, and employment history. I find that astonishing.
To be honest, the result is discouraging. I acknowledge that I was under a significant amount of stress during the process, but all information that needed to be disclosed had already been fully documented and disclosed in my written background materials. Given that, I have a difficult time understanding how every section could have been deemed problematic. I believe polygraphs are not accurate and they shouldn’t be used in the process.
I’m looking for some feedback. I recently had my background investigation interview, and it went really well. My investigator mentioned that nothing in my file was concerning, and that a polygraph would be scheduled—he just needed to finalize a few details. Fast forward, I was indeed scheduled for the polygraph, which I see as a positive sign—my investigator said it means my background cleared. He also told me that once the polygraph is scheduled, it’s a pass or fail, and it’s out of his hands. The challenge I’m facing now is that the property where I live just went up for sale, so I’ve had to move, which brought on additional expenses. As a result, I’ve had to start looking for a new job. My concern is, will starting a new job and changing my address affect my chances of being hired?
I’m looking for some feedback. I recently had my background investigation interview, and it went really well. My investigator mentioned that nothing in my file was concerning, and that a polygraph would be scheduled—he just needed to finalize a few details. Fast forward, I was indeed scheduled for the polygraph, which I see as a positive sign—my investigator said it means my background cleared. He also told me that once the polygraph is scheduled, it’s a pass or fail, and it’s out of his hands. The challenge I’m facing now is that the property where I live just went up for sale, so I’ve had to move, which brought on additional expenses. As a result, I’ve had to start looking for a new job. My concern is, will starting a new job and changing my address affect my chances of being hired?