Tell us about a time you worked with a team.
The interviewer asks this question to determine if you have the skills and abilities the FBI is looking for in an Intelligence Analyst. The job duties of an analyst include working with Special Agents and other members of the intelligence community to understand, mitigate, and neutralize threats. The interviewer wants to see that you collaborate well with others, have excellent interpersonal skills, and are a team player. Explain how you have worked with a team to solve a problem in the workplace or while obtaining your degree.
Avoid saying you have never worked through a problem with a team. At some point in your life, either in school or work, you must have solved a problem using teamwork. The interviewer wants to hear that you have the essential skills to relate to others, work with diverse groups, and solve problems using analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
"In my entire career, I have worked through problems using teamwork and utilizing the strengths of others to find a solution. As a previous law enforcement officer, I would work with detectives, medical examiners, attorneys, judges, and forensic teams to solve crimes. Without the help of the team and their specialized skills, it would be beyond difficult to determine who committed a crime and apprehend the suspect."
"As an Intelligence Analyst, I am always working with teams in law enforcement and the intelligence community to identify and mitigate threats. I will collect and analyze data and share my data with other team members. Together, we can neutralize these threats while protecting the American people."
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