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Job Survey: Intelligence Analyst

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Location: Pacific Rim
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: MA - Academic Program



Job Responsibilities
Track terrorists in the Pacific Rim.
Job Requirements
I went to a small liberal arts college and did not have to compete with a million other students to get into the classes I needed. If a class was deemed full - all I had to do was to call the professor and get into the class. My largest class was 30 people.
Uppers
Putting the clue together. It is like finding a needle in a stack of needles. Not very glamorous but rewarding.
Downers
The boss' of course!
Lifestyle
Lots of hours, lots of travel...however, now that I've had a baby and am considered mid-level I have more leeway - have your children later in life! You have more money and command more respect.
Compensation
I made more money on the East coast and expect to move back as soon as possible.
Advice to Jobseekers
Don't do drugs, lie or put yourself into stupid situations. If you want to ever attain a true security clearance the investigators will find out the truth. Live an honest and clean life without being boring!

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