My mother worked in the court system; 100% agree with you! My daughter would LIKE to work for the government (in cybersecurity, no less) but the application system is a nightmare. You’d think they would be trying to hire young folks like her instead of throwing up obstacles.
My mother worked in the court system; 100% agree with you! My daughter would LIKE to work for the government (in cybersecurity, no less) but the application system is a nightmare. You’d think they would be trying to hire young folks like her instead of throwing up obstacles.
I agree, it's awful that they make applying for federal jobs so difficult. I remember my son wanted to work for the CIA and he planned on taking foreign relations major in College. Then he found out from his cousin that you need to start in HS making connections, volunteering in a politicians office, getting references from people in the government, plus being on a sports team. I guess you need to be dedicated, but what 15 year is that disciplined? Certainly not my kid. It's a racket.
Did your son check the CIA employment requirements on line? "For us to consider you for a job at CIA, you must be: Physically in the United States or one of its territories when you apply, A U.S. citizen (dual U.S. citizens also eligible), At least 18 years of age, Willing to move to the Washington, DC area, Able to successfully complete security and medical evaluations, including a background investigation, a polygraph interview, and a physical and psychological examination." Nothing about references, working in politician's offices (I rather think that would be a big no-no), etc. With all due respect, the cousin's been watching too many spy movies.
As for applying for federal jobs, I took a federal test before graduating college, the results of which were sent to agencies looking to hire. I passed, got a job interview and after an investigation, was hired. The agency provided all the professional training in laws and regulations I needed to do the job for 33 years. For most agencies, that's it.
Not according to their website. Now, there are more stringent requirements for their student fellowships. Number reference? If you mean references in general, I needed to provide 2 references for the investigation into my background and character when I was hired. That's standard for any federal job.
My mother worked in the court system; 100% agree with you! My daughter would LIKE to work for the government (in cybersecurity, no less) but the application system is a nightmare. You’d think they would be trying to hire young folks like her instead of throwing up obstacles.
I agree, it's awful that they make applying for federal jobs so difficult. I remember my son wanted to work for the CIA and he planned on taking foreign relations major in College. Then he found out from his cousin that you need to start in HS making connections, volunteering in a politicians office, getting references from people in the government, plus being on a sports team. I guess you need to be dedicated, but what 15 year is that disciplined? Certainly not my kid. It's a racket.
Did your son check the CIA employment requirements on line? "For us to consider you for a job at CIA, you must be: Physically in the United States or one of its territories when you apply, A U.S. citizen (dual U.S. citizens also eligible), At least 18 years of age, Willing to move to the Washington, DC area, Able to successfully complete security and medical evaluations, including a background investigation, a polygraph interview, and a physical and psychological examination." Nothing about references, working in politician's offices (I rather think that would be a big no-no), etc. With all due respect, the cousin's been watching too many spy movies.
As for applying for federal jobs, I took a federal test before graduating college, the results of which were sent to agencies looking to hire. I passed, got a job interview and after an investigation, was hired. The agency provided all the professional training in laws and regulations I needed to do the job for 33 years. For most agencies, that's it.
I think the CIA might be different. She was pretty definite that you needed a number reference to even be considered.
Not according to their website. Now, there are more stringent requirements for their student fellowships. Number reference? If you mean references in general, I needed to provide 2 references for the investigation into my background and character when I was hired. That's standard for any federal job.
That was more than 10 years ago. He probably wouldn't have like it anyway.
:-)