Intelligence Analyst and How to Get the Intelligence Analyst Job

An intelligence analyst's job requires them to go over data and various reports that are given to them by intelligence field agents. They use the information they get, and add context to create scenarios and create intelligence analysis reports. These are used by defense departments and government security agencies to decide on their course of direction.

People who are good at analyzing intelligence like to work by themselves, keep up with things happening in the world, including world history, religion, and relationships between tribes and thoroughly enjoy it. Usually, intelligence analysts work in an office, getting their information through radio, video, or written reports. Mostly, they only work with other analysts. Since their work is confidential, they usually have few friends outside of the intelligence community. Most of the time analysts work very long hours, including nights and weekends.

To become and intelligence analyst, there are four steps that have to be taken. You need to have a post secondary education, background check, references, and doing the whole interview process.

You need a bachelor's degree at least to get a job as an intelligence analyst, and most employers like for you to have a master's degree. Some of the training that intelligence analysts need to have is world politics, history, geography, and other subjects that are related. Intelligence analysts are responsible for putting the activities that people do in other countries into context.

These analysts work either for private international security firms or for government defense and security. The background checks that are run to become an intelligence analyst include psychological, family, political, and criminal check. Also, random drug tests are part of the process as well, and they look for legal and illegal drugs.

You must have at least three personal and professional references when applying for a position as an intelligence analyst. Everyone that is the application will be called, and will need to answer many questions, so it is wise to ask the people you want to use as references if they can be used beforehand, so there are no surprises.

When you go in for an interview for a position as an analyst of intelligence, you will probably have to do two different interviews. The first one is usually with the human resources staff and is the initial interview. They have a specific list of questions they ask and need answers that are full and concise. All that you say during the interview will be recorded and written down. After any fitness or psychological tests, the second part of the interview will take place with another analyst and section manager.

A career analyzing intelligence can be a very rewarding and well paying career choice, and when you know what is expected of you in advance, you can be better prepared when it is time to have the interview and land that great job! Be sure it is for you however, or you could find yourself questioning your career choice later down the road. I recommend visiting websites that cover the career in more detail before proceeding.

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A recruitment article by Dougles Chan - An expert recruitment business trainer that trains individuals on how to start employment agency effectively and and grow their business profitability.

Career Change Job Search: Job Interview Tips!

Career change job search: job interview tips to elevate your interview performance.
In your career change job search you've learned that preparation is everything. From the job search itself, to networking, to drafting a consistent quality resume and cover letter.

Now you've survived a telephone interview and have a job interview scheduled. Aside from looking and dressing for success, showing up ten minutes early, having prepared 50 great answers to 50 tough interview questions, role-playing the interview with a friend, carrying the right materials with you and doing the research on the company the job and the person interviewing you, you have one key thing yet to do.

If you want the job interview to be a conversation rather than an interrogation you have to prepare to hold up your part of the conversation.

Many job candidates neglect this small but important part of the interview process. Often it's not how you answer the interview questions that have the greatest influence on those interviewing you but rather what questions you ask during the course of the interview.

Early in the interview the outline of the job and its position in the company will be reviewed with you. Now is the time to ask what the most immediate challenges are involved in the position? Longer term challenges that you will be expected to resolve? Don't start solving the problems right now but you should relate from your experience where you were faced with similar problems, the actions you took and the positive results achieved.

Demonstrating that you will hit the ground running should suitably impress the interviewer.
An ancillary question is to inquire how the company sees the future growth of the position and what are the plans being implemented for future company growth. Listen carefully to the answers as they may dictate how you will answer additional questions from the interviewer.
In addition, most interviewers at the conclusion of the interview ask you if you have any additional questions. This is your chance to close the deal and put yourself ahead of the other candidates.

If not fully covered in the course of the interview you should inquire if the interviewer has any concerns about your skills, experience and abilities that might keep you from being successful in the position.

Depending on the answer now is the time for you to clear up any concerns the interviewer may have on your ability to effectively do the job. You also want at this point to show your enthusiasm for the position and if offered you would make a favorable decision on their offer.

As soon as possible after the interview complete your notes of the conversation. If there are any gaps in your answers or if you can profitably add more weight to your answers now is the time to promptly write and mail a focused thank you letter.

Now you've done all you can to elevate yourself about the other candidates. Is the job offer going to be far behind?

Seeking for a job in SG, you can get a list of available jobs at job bank Singapore.

An article by Dougles Chan - A recruitment coach that speciliased in recruitment training and recruitment mentoring in Singapore and globally.

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