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The FBI Career Guide: Inside Information on Getting Chosen for and Succeeding in One of the Toughest, Most Prestigious Jobs in the World

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I am a retired FBI Special Agent and find this book very enlightning and also entertaining. It reminds me of my FBI experiences, from Training School through my work in the different Field Offices. If I were a young person interested in Law Enforcement as a career, I would most certainly find this book as a "must" read.

I've read several books on the FBI Special Agent career path, and this book is the most informative overall collection of data available. This is the only book I've read that details the specifics of an agent's career path and what to expect during various levels of an agent's career. It also provides excellent preparation for the two Phases of the agent application process, and I highly recommend this book to any person who is about to embark on the lengthy Special Agent application process.

I was interested in being a special agent with the FBI before reading this book and after reading it I am even more interested. This book was very good at explaining the application process for the FBI. Also gave info on a wide range of topics from the history of the FBI, to what an agent does. Anyone interested in a career as a special agent should read this for guidance and valuable insight on this career. It was very helpful to me and can help you out as well.

I recently bought this book to get a little more information about the FBI's special agent program. It provides a good history of the FBI, from its inception to how the FBI got to where it is today. It provides more information about the SA career paths and options than is provided by the FBI website, which was nice. The authors writing style is alright, a little wordy. I would only recommend this book if you are seriously looking at joining the FBI.

This is a great book for anyone considering a career in the FBI or just to find out what the FBI is REALLY all about.

It answers so many questions and brings up things you may not think, or know, to ask.

There is no dull part of this book. It moves along well and covers an amazing amount of information. Very well written, highly recommended!

This was the best FBI book I've been able to get my hands on. In the book you will learn about all phases of the application process in detail. Also, you will learn which applicants are the most competitive and why. Pay grades and benefits are included and fully explained. There is also a nice section on the six month training period that takes place at Quantico, Virginia for those who are selected to join the FBI's ranks. The author describes what an average day might be like for a special agent.

The reason I did not rate this book as 5 stars is because the author really did not describe the different divisions and responsibilities of each task force within the FBI (at least not with much detail). For example, he barely mentions any SWAT components and does not mention the Hostage Rescue Team at all. It would have been nice for there to have been more information about what each individual unit does and how they go about getting it done. However, I would still strongly recommend this book to anyone looking to learn the basics about the FBI. They are covered very adequately in this book.

If you're looking to develop an FBI career, first consult The FBI Career Guide: Inside Information on Getting Chosen for and Succeeding in One of the Toughest, Most Prestigious Jobs in the World. It spells out exactly what the Bureau looks for in candidates, covering how to meet and network with agents, how different FBI forces work, and how to avoid the many common mistakes applicants make. It's a 'must' guide to the complex world of the FBI career.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

My need for this book was not to evaluate the FBI as a career choice. I had a lot of questions regarding field office structure and procedures for investigating crimes for a mystery I'm working on. Instead of addressing my questions to the Bureau I bought this book and got immediate answers to all of my questions through my Kindle. Plus I picked up other pointers regarding investigative techniques that are helpful; e.g. witnesses should be separated and interviewed individually so they won't influence each other and form a consensus (too bad juries are allowed to do this during deliberation).

This is an excellent book for any crime writer looking for a worthwhile addition to their reference library.

While this book offered some interesting information, it did not present much information that I did not already know from casual research. Some parts of the book were none too detailed. Contrary to the title, it does not offer tips for getting hired.

This is book in indeed good for the person wanting to become a Special Agent. Not so useful, if looking to join the FBI in a professional career other than being a SA.