Tell me about your post-secondary education, and how it relates to your career as a criminal investigator.

"I have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from ABC University with a major in corrections. Although I completed this education many years ago, it is the foundation for my success as a seasoned investigator. Some of my coursework included correctional administration and documentation, criminal law, juvenile justice, and theories of crime causation. Since graduating, I have taken additional coursework in interrogations, cybercrime, and digital evidence collection."

"I am a recent graduate of the criminal justice program at XYZ University, focusing on criminal investigations. Some of my favorite classes include investigations practice, crime scenes, and forensics & evidence. These courses helped me immensely when it came to collecting, recording, and analyzing evidence. Because of my formal post-secondary education, I walked into my internship with the utmost confidence. I feel well prepared to begin my career and am enthusiastic about expanding upon these building blocks."

If you received a degree or certifications in a specific area, be sure to focus on describing the degrees, certificates, and any other accolades pertaining to criminal investigations. You want the interviewer to understand that you have the educational background needed for the job.

You want to avoid saying you have a degree or certifications in an area if you do not. The interviewer may ask for transcripts or copies of your educational achievements, so you must be truthful. If you are working towards a degree that will help you as a Criminal Investigator, describe how much longer you have until your coursework is completed.