Border Patrol Officer Mock Interview
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Tell me about your post-secondary education and how it relates to your career as a border patrol officer.
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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.
The interviewer would like a more detailed breakdown of your law enforcement training and any other education related to your career in border patrol. Likely, this is listed on your resume; however, this is an invitation to give a more detailed breakdown. Be sure to highlight any awards, scholarships, or individual accolades that you may have received.
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 a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Louisville. I am very proud to say that I graduated with honors and was even working part-time during those studies."
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 do not have a completed degree; however, I am interested in taking some criminal justice coursework via online correspondence this year. I understand that not having a degree will affect my pay grade, so, for that reason, I plan to earn my bachelor's degree in criminal investigation over the next few years. This, of course, would be in tandem with working full time."
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 earned my bachelor's degree in customs and border protection eight years ago and have been working as a border patrol officer ever since. I feel that my blend of education and experience will provide you the level of expertise that you seek for this position."
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Review the job announcement before your interview, and be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Then, focus on detailing your education related to your career, showing the interviewer you meet their requirements.
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Currently, I possess an MBA with a focus in project management. As a project manager, one is expected to detailed, organized, and discipline about how projects are tackled. I plan to approach my career with some of those same attitudes.
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These are all qualities that transfer incredibly well, from project management to border patrol. You make a very good connection here.
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I possess a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in International Security from UTEP. I was able to maintain a full-time curriculum to complete my degree while also working full-time at my current job. I must say it was not easy but it got done. I do believe that my hard work and determination will go hand in hand with the demanding task this particular position entails.
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Excellent response! Your degrees align well with the role, and the interviewer will undoubtedly be impressed by your ability to earn them while also working full-time! Great job.
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