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Summary: One of the best out there
Review: A great resource for the entry level applicant. Numerous of careers that I didn't even know existed but now I do. Although, some career listings do not go into much detail, he does list how to find out more information. Very useful especially the website addresses for each agency!
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Summary: Without this book, I wouldn't be a Federal Agent!
Review: After several attempts to land a career in the federal system, I bought "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement" and used it through the search and application processes. I followed Ackerman's step-by-step advice, and I soon got hired as a federal agent with an agency I didn't know existed before reading the book! I wish I had gotten a copy before learning the hard way that getting through the federal application process and standing out from the crowd are difficult tasks - unless you're armed with reliable information and expert guidance. "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement" was worth every penny!
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Summary: Many careers with just general info
Review: Although Mr. Ackerman lists many federal law enforcementcareers, the information is all basic. If you are looking for indepth information on specific careers this is not the book foryou. ...
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Summary: An accurate source on federal law enforcement careers.
Review: As a college student who will graduate in the next two months, I found Thomas Ackerman's Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement to be the most complete and accurate source on the subject.At a recent university career fair, I and a number of agents representing the FBI, DEA, and IRS revued his book together and foud it to be an invaluable resource for the serious applicant.
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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: Right on the Money
Review: As a former Federal Investigator I found the Guide to Federal Law Enforcement Careers to be right on target. It covers many of the things that are looked at by government agencies during the typical hiring process. What most people don't realize is that seldom do you "interview yourself" into a position in federal law enforcement. People with 2 years of Jr. College and zero experience don't usually impress agencies no matter how spiffy their answers are. In fact, most of the decisions are made on the basis of previous employment and accomplishments. The appplication is critical to negotiating the maze and getting to the decision makers. Those with visions of rapid fire, 'what would you do' stress questions must be referring to local law enforcement. Today's' federal agencies would like to hire future executive types. One of the best parts of this book is the job listings. By applying for a low profile position you statistically improve your chance of being the one selected. If you're looking for the 'secret trick answers' to key questions look at some of the other books on the web. But if you're serious about a career, check out the Guide to Federal Law Enforcement Careers. It will get you pointed in the right direction.
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Summary: Basic Information Only
Review: As an listing of available jobs this book is great. But for specific information, it really stinks. Basically this book is a listing of jobs and descriptions of those jobs. Each position is given a little under a page and gives a general description of the job only. This book does not go into specific strategies as how to get these jobs (other than know someone, stand out, have previous experience, etc.) You could literally go onto the web and search for these jobs and have more information. ...My recommendation is to go to your library or bookstore and flip through it rather than buy it.
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Summary: The champion of law enforcement career books
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: 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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