Border Patrol Officer Mock Interview
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What are your career goals, within border patrol, in the next 3 years?
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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 asks this question for two reasons. They want to know if you have professional goals and a plan to achieve them. When you set goals to improve and grow professionally, it shows that you are motivated and dedicated to your profession. The interviewer also wants to see if your plans include border patrol work. Agencies invest a lot of money and time to hire and train employees, and the interviewer wants to know that you will be a long-term employee if hired. It's impossible to know precisely where you will be in 3 years but do assure the interviewer that, given all possible circumstances, you could see yourself as a long-term fit for their position.
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.
"Ideally, three years from now, I would love to see myself growing into a more prominent leadership role within border patrol. I do see a great long-term fit here."
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.
"Three years from now, I would like to supervise or manage a team of my own. I feel like I am progressing at a rate that will make this a possibility."
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.
"In three years, I would like to be seen as an authority in our industry. I want to be well-connected and trusted when it comes to my work here."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on describing exactly what professional goals you have planned for the next three years and how you will achieve them. If you are new to the field, you might want to concentrate on gaining experience and taking courses related to your job. If you have been working as a border patrol officer for some time, you may plan on pursuing higher education or an administrative role. Be sure to highlight that you see yourself with the agency in the next three years.
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While I do have experience in D.O.D, and corrections, I am new to the homeland security side of things. My foremost objective is to perform well in the academy and make the best agent that I can be. After completing initial training and gaining some experience, I am interested in the idea of exploring either supervisory rolls or perhaps joining BORTAC. I will also be the first to admit that I may be unaware of some of my career options, and I remain optimistic that opportunities exist.
Rachelle's Feedback
Excellent response! You show a great willingness to explore a variety of opportunities and career paths.
Anonymous Answer
My primary objective of course is to be given the opportunity to be part of your team and perform well in the training academy to help me become the best Border Patrol Agent I can be. Three years from now, after gaining the proper experience, I would like to explore opportunities for advancement within the agency. It may be early to pinpoint the exact position I would like to advance into but I am confident that the ideal position will present itself with time, and like today, I will put my best foot forward to excel in such a role.
Marcie's Feedback
Excellent and thorough answer. Do you aspire to one day lead or manage others? If so, you could mention this as part of your answer as well. But this is a strong answer as is! Great job.
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