FBI Intelligence Analyst Mock Interview

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Why did you leave your last job?

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01 Tell us about a time you encountered conflict in the workplace and how you handled it. BEHAVIORAL 02 All applicants are required to pass an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test. Will there be any reason you will not pass the test? DIRECT 03 Name three priorities of the FBI. DIRECT 04 What is the mission of the FBI? DIRECT 05 Have you ever defaulted on a student loan insured by the United States government? DIRECT 06 How many branches of the U.S. government are there, and which branch of the United States government does the FBI fall under? DIRECT 07 Who is the Director of the FBI? DIRECT 08 Name four core values of the FBI. DIRECT 09 Do you speak any foreign languages? If so, are you fluent? DIRECT 10 Have you ever been convicted of a felony, sex crime, or domestic violence misdemeanor? DIRECT 11 Have you ever failed an FBI polygraph examination? DIRECT 12 Have you ever used illegal drugs? DIRECT 13 Why did you leave your last job? DIRECT 14 If hired, would you have an issue with traveling domestically and internationally? DIRECT 15 How many days did you miss work last year, excluding vacation days and holiday leave? DIRECT 16 How many field offices does the FBI have? DIRECT 17 This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for the panel? DIRECT 18 What three words would your former employer use to describe you? DIRECT 19 All FBI Intelligence Analysts must perform one of the following functions: threat analysis, collection analysis, domain analysis, or targeting analysis. Which of the four functions are you most comfortable with? DISCOVERY 20 What three qualities do you think are the most important for FBI Intelligence Analysts to possess? DISCOVERY 21 How would you describe your interpersonal skills? DISCOVERY 22 In what area do you consider yourself a subject matter expert? DISCOVERY 23 Tell us about your education and experience and how it has prepared you for a career as an FBI Intelligence Analyst. EDUCATIONAL 24 Why do you want to work for the FBI? GENERAL 25 During your background investigation, what is the worst thing that we will find? GENERAL 26 What is your greatest weakness? GENERAL 27 What is your greatest strength? GENERAL 28 Where do you see yourself in five years? GENERAL 29 What do you like doing in your free time? GENERAL 30 Briefly describe the job duties of an FBI Intelligence Analyst. GENERAL 31 Why are you the best candidate for us? GENERAL 32 Describe your leadership skills. LEADERSHIP 33 Do you work well under pressure? OPERATIONAL 34 If your supervisor asked you to do something in a way you were not familiar with, how would you respond? SITUATIONAL 35 Tell us about a time you worked with a team. TEAMWORK

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