In addition to agents, the CIA also hires nurses, IT specialists and translators.
Working for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has often been a dream of many young boys and girls, especially when they see agents portrayed in movies and television shows. The CIA is a very real agency, created in 1947 by Harry S. Truman. Today, the agency chiefly provides security intelligence to United States policymakers. It is a long and complicated process, but the CIA has open positions and is accepting applications, if you think you're the right person for the job.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Take communications courses in high school and college. Positions at the CIA at the very least require a college degree. Depending on the nature of the position you apply for, foreign language skills are extremely beneficial. It might be in your best interest to be proficient in more than one foreign language. To be hired in the CIA, you must also be a U.S. citizen.
2. Apply online at the CIA's website. All of the open jobs are listed, with a description of each one. This is the only acceptable way to currently apply for a job at the CIA. You might apply for more than one position in one application, but do not send in more than one application. The process might take anywhere from two months to one year.
3. Do not use any illegal drugs 12 months prior to applying to the CIA. Any type of drug use will not be tolerated. If any type of conditional employment is offered to you, you will have to pass an extensive medical exam as part of your clearance in the acceptance process. Be prepared to pass a polygraph test, which will be used to validate the information you provide about yourself. It is also part of the security clearance process. Your life and history will be thoroughly scrutinized. If you are hired in the CIA, you will continue to adhere to these high standards, or risk losing your security clearance.
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