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John Douglas's Guide to Careers in the FBI
by John E. Douglas

FBI Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job As One of Americas Finest ASIN:1563708906 Customer's Rating: 5 Summary: The FBI website doesn't even come close! Comments: If you visit the FBI website you'll find only basic and carefully screened information. No surprise there. Although the internet and Ackerman's book both list requirements for the special agent position and other jobs (even though Ackerman's book has more), this is where the similarities end. For example, the FBI will never suggest ways to best describe your educational achievements, employment history, volunteer work, accomplishments, or other aspects of your background on the FD-140 application form or in KSA statements. Ackerman does, and if you've applied for an FBI job you know this can make or break your application because it's the first step in the screening process. The FBI also doesn't tell you how to prepare for and respond to specific types of questions you'll be asked during the structured interview. No surprise there, either. I can tell you from firsthand experience that Ackerman's characterization of the interviewing process is right on the money, and the same can be said for his guidance on the written exams. His description of the background investigation process, including the areas of emphasis that detrmine whether a security clearance is granted, is another example (of many) that you will not find on the FBI website. If basic and carefully screened information is all you need, stick with the internet and you'll be fine. If you want more than public relations material, this book is for you.

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Law Enforcement Careers: A Complete Guide from Application to Employment ASIN:0944711006 Customer's Rating: 5 Summary: Best book yet for those trying to get a job in police work. Comments: The book was easy to read and covered the whole hiring process. I was getting really poor oral interview ratings, until I read this book by Ron Stern. Last Oral Board I took I got #1, and hope to get a job soon. California. I really recommend Stern's "Taking an Oral Interview in Law Enforcent" audio tape, in the "Application Preparation Kit".