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Summary: Just What I Needed
Review: As a criminal justice student who is about to graduate, this book has been the guiding light on my path to federal law enforcement. I've read the reviews posted up to now and agree with each one that values this book. My experience in the application process for federal law enforcement has been frustrating so far. Anyone who has gone through even the beginning phases of it will tell you that it is time consuming and complex. Accurate answers to your questions are very difficult to get. I've had many questions so far as to what each agency is looking for, what do they want to see on my application, HOW CAN I GET THIS JOB??? Unless you are asking these questions to the right person, you will get very general information. Since when does general information give anyone an advantage? Thomas Ackerman answers these questions in much more detail than anyone else I've talked to.I've just recently read Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement. Since I've just started using the advise given I'm unable to proclaim that I've been hired to an agency because of this book. What I can say, though, is that this book has given me more confidence in my ability to get a federal law enforcement job. This confidence comes from the knowledge and pointers that Ackerman provides. He has dedicated an entire chapter to standing out from the crowd as well as two pages consisting of words that federal agencies look for in an application. Not only that, but he shows the reader the real options available out there. I've been studying criminal justice for years and have heard of only a fraction of the agencies that exist. I sent three applications out in the past week to three agencies I had never heard of, but whose agents are involved in the same situations and enforce the same types of laws as the better known agencies. Most of these agencies have web sites which are provided. Web sites for federal law enforcement job openings are given also. I've told my classmates about this book, and they were extremely grateful. I suggest it to anyone interested in federal law enforcement.
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Summary: Exceptional Guide!
Review: Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement is the all-time champion of law enforcement career books. I know of about a dozen college classmates who used the book to get hired into great careers with federal agencies. Thomas Ackerman's law enforcement career books are number one bestsellers for a reason - he lays it right on the line and tells you what you need to know, without unimportant details.
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Summary: Ackerman's book is the only way to go
Review: I am absolutely amazed at the amount of information in this book. All of the agencies and careers are covered in detail, including application requirements and a description of the training for every job. I am most impressed with the author's insights regarding the application, testing, and interviewing processes, because this is the kind of information that you will never find in agency recruiting brochures or on the internet.
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Summary: Exceptional Guide!
Review: I got a copy of Thomas Ackerman's "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement" and couldn't put it down. It should be a required text at every college that turns out students who are destined for the feds. It is THE authoritative source for getting through the federal maze. The tactics Ackerman describes for the interviews, exams, and application forms would benefit anyone at any level of experience or expertise. I appreciate that it's written in real-world terminology that everyone can relate to, because many people who are trying to get hired into the feds do not have a law enforcement background. I also appreciate that the author shows you how to overcome lack of experience so you can compete with the best and brightest regardless of your background.
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Summary: This book will get you into the Feds
Review: There is no better resource than this book if you are seeking a career in federal law enforcement. The agencies simply do not provide the public with the kind of information that Thomas Ackerman offers in "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement." There are more agencies, poositions, and important details regarding hiring procedures than I could have imagined until I picked up a copy of Ackerman's book. I'm certain that my likelihood of getting into the Feds has increased substantially now that I have the information I truly need to succeed in my career search.
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Summary: Everything in one neat and complete package
Review: This book is a great place to start your hunt for a career in the Fed. It is full of little known job titles and leads for finding out more about the agency and position. It tells you about the duties and minimum hiring requirements of each position. What's more, the book tells you how to market yourself to employers and how to stand out among a competitive crowd. If you are serious about a career in Federal Law Enforcement, this book is a must have. This book helped me land my first job to get a "foot in the door". One year later I was selected for my dream position as a Special Agent thanks to the self marketing tips.
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Summary: Absolutely the best!
Review: This is absolutely the best book on finding and landing careers in federal law enforcement. I have been a federal law enforcement officer for almost twenty years, and I didn't know that most of the positions profiled in this book were out there. The author also does a masterful job at explaining how to succeed in the application process, including the terminology to use on application forms and how to handle personal interviews. This is a tremendous resource for job applicants and veteran law enforcement officers alike.
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Summary: This is your best shot at federal law enforcement.
Review: This is the Bible of federal law enforcement career books. If you have not read it you don't know what you've been missing, including information on more than 100 agencies that most people never knew existed. If you follow Ackerman's suggestions on writing KSA statements and filling out application forms you will be on the road to a federal law enforcement career.
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Summary: Two job offers within the last week
Review: What an amazing book. There is just volumes of tips, info and jobs that I didn't even know were out there. With this book, I know that I will have the knowledge that's needed to land a federal job. If you want to be in a federal position, this is THE BOOK for you. I carry it around everyone...can't put it down.
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