Focus on reviewing the job announcement before your interview and use three skills listed in the job description, describing the agency's ideal candidate. When you describe three skills needed as an SIU investigator mentioned in the job description, the interviewer will see that you have the qualities they are looking for. Be sure to say why these skills are essential to an investigator.

Companies are typically very specific in their job description of what they seek in a candidate, and you want to show the interviewer you have the skills they need. Avoid using skills not mentioned in the job description as your top three skills. If you describe other skills that the company is not looking for, they may pass you over for another candidate.

"After working as an SIU investigator for five years, I believe the top three skills one needs to be an excellent investigator are communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Written and verbal communication is essential when writing reports, documenting evidence and interviewing witnesses and suspects. Excellent SIU investigators are analytical thinkers and able to dissect complex problems, extract data, and problem solve."