Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a long but rewarding interview process. I went through an interview where there was a board of agents who questioned me on a situational standpoint. Use the STAR method when answering these questions as they want to know specific details.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So you meet two interviewers in a room, and they have your resume and some questions ready. You have to sign an NDA, so I can't share specifics. But basically, the questions are pretty standard. It's worth noting that even if you're applying for a specific role as an intern, you're technically up for any role. Like, if you're a CS major, they might put you in a non-CS role, which they explained to me. Oh, and before the interview, they asked for our social security numbers via email, which was a bit weird, but they did let us call instead.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are your thoughts on signing an NDA?
- Can you describe a typical question an employer might ask during an interview?
- What are your expectations for this internship position?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
It was a very formal interview with a set structure. They had specific questions and places to write down answers, making it hard to have a natural conversation. They asked both interview-type questions and background check questions. Two interviewers took turns asking questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your knowledge of computers and your familiarity with them.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interview reports.
“Can you explain the difference between the CIA and the FBI?”
Read reports →“Do you know about how the government is structured?”
Read reports →“Do you adhere to the FBI's drug use policy?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on signing an NDA?”
Read reports →“What specific language skills are required for this role? Please refer to the exact position description for more information.”
Read report →“What would you do if you had to achieve a goal with minimal information?”
Read report →“What makes you a suitable candidate for the FBI?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in working for the FBI?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a project where you ran out of time and what happened in the end?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 36 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interview reports.