Career Advice
Specific questions and answers from job seekers on the career hunt
Continued Lack of Funding for DHS Employees Creates an Increased Risk of Exploitation by Foreign Operatives
The on-going political drama created by our elected officials resulting in thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees going without a paycheck for the second month in a row is deplorable. These hard-working and dedicated civil servants having to work without getting paid is causing a huge strain on their
One-Stop Shop for Information on Intelligence Community and Related Agencies
The United States Intelligence Community agencies and other associated agencies carry out intelligence-related tasks for the United States. Use the links below to peruse each agency’s website for information on their mission and careers with that specific agency, including both government and industry opportunities.
CIA Hiring Process and Do’s and Don’t
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) hiring process is arduous and lengthy, as evidenced by many who posted on this site about the long wait time to hear back. If selected as a candidate for a job, they will give you a conditional job offer. There are, however, some other things
Intelligence Community Agencies and Final Job Offers
Most Intelligence Community (IC) agencies use in-house background investigators or another IC agency to conduct the background investigations on potential job candidates. Some smaller agencies like the National Reconnaissance Office or National Geospatial Intelligence Agency are very timely in getting them done and in front of an adjudicator. Other bigger