Maintain a Spotless Criminal Record
There are only a certain number of things that can keep you from establishing a career as an FBI agent, and leading the list of things
is a spotted criminal record. Whether you have been charged with a felony or any form of serious crime, such
as domestic violence, robbery, tax evasion, or fraud, you will have little to no hope of acquiring this type of government job without a clean record. When looking to hire new recruits, the FBI will conduct extensive criminal background checks, including credit checks, student loan checks, interviews with co-workers, previous bosses, old roomates, landlords, school teachers, friends, even close family members, and they may also verify any outstanding academic credentials or awards. The FBI may also use lie-detecting technology when interviewing candidates, so be sure to be pefectly honest with them, no matter how far back or trivial the questions may seem. Strive to live a drug-free life as the Federal Bureau of Investigation has little to no tolerance for people with potential drug or drinking problems, not to mention the temptations involved with seized contraband. Follow the advice below and that should help increase your chances for becoming the next special agent.
What You Can Do:
- Make sure you have not been convicted of any type of felony
- Avoid any kind of illicit or recreational drugs
- Stay away from alcohol. If you must drink, do so minimally
- Don't smoke - your lungs can't afford the damage. Quit if you are a smoker
- Avoid any type of domestic violence
- Seek to expunge and repair any crimes committed
- Establish a good credit history
- Be sure NOT to default on any student loan payments
- Be sure to register for the selective service system (males)
- Establish and maintain a clean and professional job history
- Expect your friends, roomates, and landlords to be interviewed and prep them
- Minimize any type of affairs in foreign countries
- Never express any ill-will towards the United States