Hi,
I have applied to several Intelligence Agencies online in the US including the CIA with a sincere interest in a career change. The CIA has not responded to my application yet. Still ten days to go before the end of the "response time". I even went to my university job fair to actually meet some CIA recruiters with the hope to improve my chances of exposure. I match almost every single qualification requirement in the job description, I am fluent in several Asian and European languages, I have resided in several Asian and European countries, I have a strong academic background, profound area study competence, double citizenship (not politically or ideologically conflicting with US, I think), I sent in current affairs essay, sample writing representing my academic field, and I submitted all the documents required for this first application phase. I have not heard from anyone yet, and I am dying to be given a chance.
Shall I start to give up? or is there still any hope?
Thanks for any advice on this...really!
Terry
There's hope. It can take a year or more. If your language skill is good, try the FBI, they have quickhire and actually move much faster.
Do you already have a clearance? Maybe get on with a contractor that requires a TS/SCI with poly and they can sponsor you. Once you get your clearance after a while with the company, try to cross over to CIA directly. It looks good to have it already under your belt.
Hi, very soon I'm going to sign up for boot camp for the Marines and i really wanted to know will i be able to join the CIA if i be approve, working for the CIA is something i'm looking forward to do in my future.
QuoteHi, very soon I'm going to sign up for boot camp for the Marines and i really wanted to know will i be able to join the CIA if i be approve, working for the CIA is something i'm looking forward to do in my future.
Michael,
If this is your goal, I'd recommend pursuing a career in the Marines as a cryptological technician. It will help you to get a top secret clearance and move you in that direction. Honestly though, you will first have to prove your mettle in boot camp. Good luck!