I havent posted in this part of the online forum, so I am new to this area and wanted to gather some advice for my aspirations of becoming an 1811 someday.
I was in the process for a DUSM position but that all came to an end with the cancellation of FCIP. I spoke with a few people that interviewed the same day as me, that were not vets and they got the call and I didnt. I think the one had a masters degree and 10 years work experience in the HR sector and the other only had 10 years of work experience working for a business. They were both around 35 and I am closer to 20.
How could I make myself more competitive so next time I would get a call around the same time as them or even before them?
I have followed Kimble's advice, and have decided to go the officer route. I figure give it a couple of years than start applying to those 1811 spots down the road.
I should be heading to the CBP academy for CBP officer soon, so once I graduate then what...
Pursue a masters degree.. Masters in Education or Masters in Business Administration. Something else? I already have a BA in accounting, and do not think I could survive a masters in it.
Get involved with the community... become a local firefighter or volunteer for the red cross? Something else?
Work myself up at work.. try to get on a task force, honor guard, get involved with the "explorers"? The only issue with this is that most of the people at the area I would be working at are a lot older than me, so they have more seniority and it might be harder for me to work my way up.
What does everyone think, any ideas? Thank you for your thoughts and guidance, I truly do appreciate it. I would especially like to thank Kimble and Bearcat357.
I was in the process for a DUSM position but that all came to an end with the cancellation of FCIP. I spoke with a few people that interviewed the same day as me, that were not vets and they got the call and I didnt. I think the one had a masters degree and 10 years work experience in the HR sector and the other only had 10 years of work experience working for a business. They were both around 35 and I am closer to 20.
How could I make myself more competitive so next time I would get a call around the same time as them or even before them?
I have followed Kimble's advice, and have decided to go the officer route. I figure give it a couple of years than start applying to those 1811 spots down the road.
I should be heading to the CBP academy for CBP officer soon, so once I graduate then what...
Pursue a masters degree.. Masters in Education or Masters in Business Administration. Something else? I already have a BA in accounting, and do not think I could survive a masters in it.
Get involved with the community... become a local firefighter or volunteer for the red cross? Something else?
Work myself up at work.. try to get on a task force, honor guard, get involved with the "explorers"? The only issue with this is that most of the people at the area I would be working at are a lot older than me, so they have more seniority and it might be harder for me to work my way up.
What does everyone think, any ideas? Thank you for your thoughts and guidance, I truly do appreciate it. I would especially like to thank Kimble and Bearcat357.
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