Does a typical canidate have a military background, or would they have an academic background?
2007-04-19 05:21:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They take both sides. Military background, but they are really big on having a degree. I also know the hiring process takes awhile. You might turn in an application and 6 months later they call you.
2007-04-19 05:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical candidates for the CIA have an Academic background. Although the CIA are glamorised in films and on TV the are purely an Intelligence gathering agency like the NSA. Most people that work for the CIA spend there days sitting at a computer desk inputting data all day. Sound like fun doesn't it.
2007-04-19 05:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to have a military background at all. They want you to have smarts though so academically speaking you would need to have a good education. The better your education the better your chances of becoming a potential canidate.
Oh yeah and you must be willing to live the most private life ever, not telling anyone about your work.
2007-04-19 05:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by TT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a college education but not military experience. They do some pretty serious background checks and if you meet their qualifications they can offer you a position.
2007-04-19 05:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Art I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military is helpful but they are looking for "brains" to brawn. Go get a degree in geography or anything involving remote sensing or photo interpretation and you shouldn't have a problem. Or become fluent in a foreign language and become a spy!
2007-04-19 06:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard but not impossible..
People with at least a Bachelors degree and proficiency in a second language have the best chance at getting hired in the CIA.
2007-04-19 05:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 10:07:59 · answer #7 · answered by husaini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a four year degree (generally in some science or political field) and can master a foriegn language. Most CIA agents are translators, and for instance read books, magazines and newspapers in foriegn countries. They are also responsible for code breaking.
2007-04-19 07:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would be that hard.
Try logging-on to their website to see if they post avaliable positions in their 'careers' section.
The website should also list the basic qualifications for becoming an agent.
Going further, I'm sure you'd have to pass extensive background screeenings, etc; piece-of-cake...if you've kept your nose clean down through the years!
Go for it...AND...God bless you on your quest!
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2007-04-20 02:49:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋