IF YOU RE EDUCATED, INTELLIGENT, RESOURCEFUL YOU MIGHT MAKE A GOOD SPY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90-00845R000100360001-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 16, 2010
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: October 1, 1984
• Content Type: OPEN SOURCE

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GLAMOUR
October 1984
STAT
Most of uspicture spies as living
ving the adventurous life of
James Bond. Real jobs as spies, though, 'have less to do with
and analysis of facts, exercise of judgment and quick, clear
evaluation" says JamesFitzgernlA
of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
officer or case officer, analyst and researcher. Its an overseas
intelligence officer's job to collect information about foreign
political, economic and military challenges to our national?:.'
security, to aid America's policymakers._Intelligence analysts-,
and researchers at headquarters analyze the collected
information to produce "intelligence."
Here's what you should know if you want to become a spy:
The Agency seeks. Intelligent individuals of good character
who like responsibility and are willing to devote their energy
meet the following requirements ?-'
? You (and your spouse) must be an,American citizen.
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completed college with a minimum of a B'
average. The best degrees include engineering, computer
science, foreign-area studies (European, Russian, Chinese
and Latin American are the current favorites), economics,
? You should be between age twenty-two and thirty-two.
? You must be willing to relocate to the Washington
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Because of the sensitive nature 'ofyour responsibilities, the
CIA conducts an extensive investigation of your character
and qualifications if- are tentatively selected for employment
Apply about six months before your desired stamina ;~ :. 1
If you're in college,see your placement officer and ask to,
interview with the CIA representative who visits your
campus. All other, applicants should send a resume and covet
letter to the Office of Personnel, Dept. A, P.O. Box 1925, -
Washington DC 20013. You should receive a reply in about
six weeks. If an appropriate opening is available,
they will schedule an interview at the recruitment office
nearest you. For more information about employment
opportunities, call 703-351-2028.
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