The FBI Phase Two Interview and the FBI Phase Three Interview are the most intense and challenging interviews of their kind. I have coached thousands of candidates for the FBI as well as many others for jobs with other federal agencies. The packages that I offer are intended to get you ready to feel prepared, confident, and to be able to answer the questions that are asked with as much ease as possible.
I have been coaching FBI candidates for over 15 years and have had a wonderful success rate helping people pass this unusual interview. The challenge is that the agents interviewing you will only know one thing about you – your name. They will not have access to any applications or other documents – it is a “blind date.”
5 FBI Interview Questions with Answer Examples
FBI Special Phase II and Phase III Preparation Packages
Through my training and behavioral interview certification, plus my experience working with literally thousands of candidates, I have put together an FBI Phase II and Phase III Preparation Packages that will help you focus and prepare for your upcoming experience. This intense exercise features an exclusive e-book and two thirty-minute audios of tips and examples by me based on my work and feedback from past clients.
Phase II: Special Agent Structured Interview
Phase II is a one-hour structured interview that consists of 13 standard questions. The interview will be administered by a panel of three evaluators and will take one hour to administer. The evaluators will be FBI Special Agents who have been trained thoroughly on how to rate your performance on the interview using standardized scoring criteria. Remember, the panel knows nothing about you and has no knowledge of your background. As a quality control measure, all interviews will be audio taped and the recordings will be stored at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
10+ Repeated FBI Interview Questions And Answers For Applicants
What is the FBI’s Policy on the Use of Deadly Force by Its Special Agents?
Just like the law enforcement agency, the FBI allows deadly force only when necessary.
If someone is in danger, and expected an FBI agent to offer the perpetrator forewarning before taking any action. If you are not sure of the policies, be sure to do your research before the interview.
What is the Mission of the FBI?
Its mission is to protect and also defend the country from foreign predators.
Why do You Want a Career in the FBI?
When you are being asked this, discuss how the new position fits into your career goals, also use that opportunity to share your knowledge.
When did You Use Your Analytical Skills to Solve a Problem?
Your analytical skill helps you to notice details and also helps you to know how to solve them. Explain the situation and tell how your skills helped to discover the answers to that problem immediately.
Where do You See Yourself in the Next Five Years?
This question is asked to know if you have good potential to mould and grow. “FBI Interview Questions And Answers”
You can tell them you see yourself learning new skills which would enhance your interest in the growth of the FBI and that you are also eager to further your career by studying professional qualifications.
Tell Us About Your Past Experience That Required You to be Alert to Details While Completing the Task?
When answering this question, reflect on your past work experience, and then think of an example of an important project.
When Was the FBI Founded?
This question is asked to test your knowledge of the little you know about the FBI. The FBI was founded on July 26, 1908. You can also find more information by visiting their sites.
What is the Worst Thing We Can Get to Find if We Carry Out a Clean Search on Your Family?
You have to be honest. Admit to something that has been dismissed because if you are not, it might cost you an opportunity.
How do You Maintain a Balance Between Work and the Rest of Your Life?
Try to explain what you have found works best for you. It might also be a nice idea to familiarise yourself with the industry and expectations.
Describe a Major Challenge That Occurred in Your Past Job, How Did You Adapt to the Change?
You describe the challenge you had and how you adapted to the change. “FBI Interview Questions And Answers”
Co-workers coming into work and going are also changes that occur, so you need to be prepared for the change and adapt to it.
Name a Difficult Assignment That You Wrote Successfully, and How Did You Organise it?
Try to think of a recent project from your job. Explain the outline to show all your writing abilities. These are a few questions they will ask you when you go for an FBI interview, so be prepared to answer them.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent Interview Questions
- Why do you want to join the FBI?
- Standard STAR based questions. Make sure to be prepared with real life examples.
- Describe a time a supervisor disagreed with you. How did you handle it?
- Multiple visits to testing center followed by a one-on-one Zoom interview and eventual in person panel interview.
- You will get asked virtually any question you can imagine, and they will delve further into your personal behavior and motivations than perhaps any other company/institution in the world would do. That said, it never felt unfair. It all felt rational and understandable.
- Nothing complicated. Just extremely basic questions.
- Are you willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the United States that would be for the length of at least two years?
Tips for the Structured Interview (FROM THE FBI WEBSITE)
- Be yourself.
- The evaluators will be taking notes during the interview to document the results. Do not let this distract you.
- Provide detailed information when answering the interview questions. Do not be modest in your responses. To provide the best examples of your skills and abilities, draw from all of your life’s experiences (not just the most recent ones).
- Remember that the interview panel has no applicant information about you. They have not seen your application. They only know your name.
- Do not make assumptions about what the evaluators are seeking. The interview instructions are straightforward. There are no “trick” questions.
- Study your resume and be able to speak about how your experiences match with the critical skills and abilities required of Intelligence Analysts.
What questions do they ask in an FBI interview?
- Why do you want to work with the FBI? …
- What is the mission of the FBI? …
- What is your greatest weakness? …
- What is your greatest strength? …
- Have you ever stolen anything? …
- How do you handle stress and pressure?
How do I prepare for an FBI interview?
What is a Phase 2 interview?
What is the Phase 2 FBI test?
