CBP Mock Interview
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What do you know about the Customs and Border Protection Ethos?
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The CBP Ethos is a collection of statements surrounding the security agency's identity, beliefs, and aspirations. The hiring authorities at Customs and Border Protection want to see your investment in their mission and views as an active candidate. These ethos statements are:
- WE are the guardians of our Nation's Borders.
- WE are America's frontline.
- WE safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders.
- WE protect the American people against terrorists and the instruments of terror.
- WE steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our Nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel.
- WE serve the American people with vigilance, integrity, and professionalism
Take time to review and familiarize yourself with these statements as carefully as possible. Although CBP is not expecting you to memorize their ethos in the first stages of candidacy, they will expect you to be familiar with the concepts.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have read the CBP Ethos and understand that they are a critically important part of your agency's beliefs and identity. I plan to memorize them verbatim; however, what I can recall now is that CBP acts as frontline guardians to the citizens of this Nation. You protect, serve, and uphold the laws of the USA with ultimate professionalism and integrity. It would be an honor to join this security agency, and I will come ready to uphold these standards at all times."
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I have read the Ethos and plan to memorize them verbatim but I do know that CBP is the frontline security agency that protects the nation from foreign threats. The CBP ensures the prosperity of our nation and serves the American people with professionalism and integrity.
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Great start. You've identified the CBP's mission. I'd re-read the ethos and try to identify what the CBP stands for, in addition to what they do, and discuss it in detail to demonstrate your research.
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