Posted on Dec 29, 2016
What should I study to help get a job working for a three letter agency?
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Besides the military I've always wanted to be part of the CIA, NSA, etc. How should I get my foot in the door?
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Yes, of course you should be prepared (study) for any position you are looking at moving in to. I hope you took the time to learn what you were looking at joining the military? IF you are using military experience to get into one of those 'three letter agency' than that was a smart move BUT you also need to be pursuing civilian education too. Much of what education depends upon which agency you are looking at too?
Yes, of course you should be prepared (study) for any position you are looking at moving in to. I hope you took the time to learn what you were looking at joining the military? IF you are using military experience to get into one of those 'three letter agency' than that was a smart move BUT you also need to be pursuing civilian education too. Much of what education depends upon which agency you are looking at too?
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MSG Brad Sand
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LOL. How the F' would I know? I am just having you think about some things? It is 2016, everything is on line. http://www.rosettastone.com/learn-urdu ?
LOL. How the F' would I know? I am just having you think about some things? It is 2016, everything is on line. http://www.rosettastone.com/learn-urdu ?
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MSG Brad Sand
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Languages that not many Americans know but one that a LOT of people speak and in areas where we want to know what is really going on.
Languages that not many Americans know but one that a LOT of people speak and in areas where we want to know what is really going on.
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CSM Chuck Stafford
If languages are not your "thing" already, then learning a CAT III or IV language to a level of proficiency that would get you hired is a difficult proposition, though a rudimentary knowledge may be a final discriminator between potential job applicants. If you go the language route, major in area studies and minor in the language.
Most low density language positions are contracted out to native speakers. I'm a 25year Army SIGINT'er spanish linguist -- message me with questions.
Most low density language positions are contracted out to native speakers. I'm a 25year Army SIGINT'er spanish linguist -- message me with questions.
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Complete your degree -- Not only STEM and Computer Science degrees for NSA, but also regional degrees, ie. Asian Studies, Latin American studies, African etc. But there are also non-technical/ non-math jobs at No Such Agency -- Main thing get your degree.
Obtain and sustain your clearance, the higher the better.
Make yourself competitive in the job force through experience, education and clearance
Obtain and sustain your clearance, the higher the better.
Make yourself competitive in the job force through experience, education and clearance
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Be mindful that you're going to need (although in your Army job you probably already have) a high-level security clearance. That means, mind your p's and q's when it comes to things like debt (of any kind, even credit cards), things you put out on social media, and who you associate with (ie if you have friends that are crooks, distance yourself.) If you are gay (no need to confirm or deny to me here), make sure you disclose that, or anything of the sort that people typically hide from families and loved ones. If they see you're trying to hide it, it becomes blackmail fodder. Common sense stuff, really.
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