CIA interview process

[Mine]

What did they ask at the poly? Also, were you completely qualified for the job? What did they ask you in the interview?

[BowBall]

I was wondering if the Agency strongly adhered to their statement that they won't be offering a position if you aren't contacted in 45 days (but at the same time they keep your application on file for a year if a position comes up).  I've also heard that applying for a permanent position is different than an internship as there are not time restrictions.  Anyone contacted after the 45 day period for a permanent position in the NCS?

[cia reject]

Not true.  I was contacted several months after I applied.  That "45 day" thing is just something they tell applicants so that applicants don't but them.  Think about it.  If the CIA tells you to wait 45 days, then most people won't contact them for 45 days then after 45 days they will assume they didn't get in and move on with their life.  It's more of a way to reduce the number of inquiring applicants.  I didn't get in by the way, I made it up to the famous 3-day (the medical, psychological, and polygraph processing) at their Dulles Discover Bldg in Chantilly, VA but didn't get pass that.  I failed the poly.  My story is similar to the one an applicant posted here.

[BowBall]

Well at least there is some hope left.  I honestly thought I would be able to get to at least the first stage of the process (3.8GPA, BS, two critical languages and studying abroad in the middle east).  I've started applying other places though as I realized that this can't be my only option.  The problem is that 90% require 1-3yrs experience in a similar field, even for entry level jobs.  I mean how am i supposed to get any experience if all opportunities require said experience.  Maybe I should just join the military.....

[BowBall]

anyone experience something similar to cia reject?

[rogerdodger]

I was wondering if the Agency strongly adhered to their statement that they won't be offering a position if you aren't contacted in 45 days (but at the same time they keep your application on file for a year if a position comes up).  I've also heard that applying for a permanent position is different than an internship as there are not time restrictions.  Anyone contacted after the 45 day period for a permanent position in the NCS?

I got contacted about 5 months after I submitted my app for an analytical position.

[smfischer4]

thanks for the post.  Interesting that it could take that long but then again it makes sense.

[clown]

Anyone out there still in this process?

[Lynnae D. Williams]

Check out the blog for info on the CIA National Clandestine Service (NCS) Recruitment Process, locations of CIA facilities in the DC area, and more juice behind this corrupt organization!

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[jesse1]

Is anyone aware of the background requirements? Do DWIs/PIs automatically exclude applicants from getting hired?

[xenonman]

Contrary to widespread myth, one is not (at least not in my case) permitted an opportunity to refute any of the derogatory information that may be uncovered during the BI for CIA sinecures .