Mel W
FBI Special Agent
FBI
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
First I went to college.
I started to work with agents.
Then I got my undergraduate degree.
Then I had to pass the test.
Then I got my graduate degree.
I passed phase 1, which was an online test, then phase 2, which was an interview with agents, then the physical tests.
Then I applied to become an FBI agent.
Then, after I got the job, I moved to San Diego, California.
Education
High School
Private School
Private School
Bachelor
History, General
Liberty University
History, General
Liberty University
Graduate
Communications
Liberty University
Communications
Liberty University
Career
FBI Special Agent
I am a violent crime agent and Orange County RA.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Law
Government
Helping People
Day to Day
There is no typical day in the FBI because every day there is something new you have to do and every day is not the same.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Work with agents or volunteer to see how it will be and how you feel. If you really want to do it, you should apply and they will help you.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
History, General
History, General
Graduate
Communications
Communications
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"I did not have any discouragement about my career choice in becoming an FBI agent because my family and friends are very supportive about what I wanted to become."
Challenges I Overcame
Work Stress
Q&A
How were you sure that being an FBI agent is something you wanted to do for the rest of your life?
Asked by Anonymous StudentShe was sure because shes been around agents when she was little because her dad was an FBI agent so seeing how they work made her interested in it.
What inspired you to be an FBI agent?
Asked by Anonymous StudentHer dad is an FBI agent so seeing him and his friends work and the bond they have with each other and how they helped the people made her interested.
What is your favorite part of becoming an agent?
Asked by Anonymous StudentMelissa told me that her favorite part about working as an FBI agent is that everyday is different and she can never get bored.
What are the difficulties of being an FBI agent?
Asked by Anonymous StudentBeing an FBI agent can be difficult is that you might have plans and then you get a call from work that something bad happened and you have to go. Another thing is the life and death decisions are scary.
What are some qualilties or experiences do you need to be fit for becoming an FBI agent?
Asked by Anonymous StudentShe told me that the FBI is not looking for specific people and that they are looking for all types of people they want different personalities and characteristics. Th experiences you need is to lern to work with agents.
Interviewed By
Anonymous Student
Student at Roadtrip Nation
