Working at Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Washington, DC Area

"I have worked as an analyst for the CIA now for 3+ years and find it to be a very demanding and challenging workplace that enables me to use my abilities to the best I can. The work environment has given me the tools I need to succeed and move up in my field, as I constantly strive to challenge myself, and thus why I believe moving to the private industry would afford me that new challenge. The CIA has given me a great foundation to use my knowledge and skills as an intelligence analyst."

"One of the top places to work for the US Government."

What do you like about working at Central Intelligence Agency?

"A very unusual place to work to help the USA. Very varied job tasks and one had to adapt quickly to new situations."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Try to relax, they are good people who have a job to do."

What don't you like about working at Central Intelligence Agency?

"Having to deal with secrets that you can not tell anyone about."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to be less militaristic and impower your people to be inovative."

"The CIA wasn't the right fit for me and didnt' provide me the opportunity I was looking for."

What do you like about working at Central Intelligence Agency?

"I enjoyed the traveling experience I gained, and at times I did find the pleasure in the work I did for the offices I supported."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"All I can say with this, is make sure that this is a place that you would like to work in, as the situations and environments you can work in are stressful."

What don't you like about working at Central Intelligence Agency?

"I found it difficult to work under the abnormal situations that they placed their officers in and was never given a fair chance to improve."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If I could make suggestion for management, it would be to listen more to the employee's and to truly give an equal and fair opportunity for advancement or improvement."

"If you are the best and want to work for the best, this is the place."

What do you like about working at Central Intelligence Agency?

"Serving my country and learning something new every day. Can't beat that combination in a career."

What don't you like about working at Central Intelligence Agency?

"Low pay (at that time)"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Boost the pay."