Historic City News was informed that Flagler College senior Paul Khan is one step closer to achieving his dream of being a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Khan, along with 13 other students, was offered and accepted a position with the governmental organization, often depicted as the titan of high-profile detective work.
“When I heard they were coming to Flagler, I immediately signed up and took advantage of the opportunity,” Kahn told local reporters. “It has always been my goal to work for them, so I was really excited to hear that I probably accomplished the biggest thing in my life.”
Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation held an information session on campus, and returned the following day to interview 29 students. Seventeen of those students were offered jobs. Fourteen accepted entry-level positions, including general support and technical roles.
“At 21-years-old, I could already be working my dream job,” Kahn said.
Gabby Grubbs, another recent hire, shared Khan’s dream of working for the FBI and also viewed it as an opportunity to work in her field of interest.”In my new position I hope to gain experience in possibly the personal security field or behavioral analysis,” she said. “I understand the position is entry-level and it will be a slow start, but no matter what I still have my foot in the door and I am excited for anything they could throw at me.”
For psychology major Heather Burlas, the job offer is an excellent back-up plan.”I decided to interview with the FBI because I am applying to graduate schools,” she said. “But they (the schools) are incredibly competitive, particularly for my program of forensic psychology; I wanted to have other options.”
Dan Stewart, vice president of student services, was elated with the recent placements and said that the job offers are a direct reflection on the learning outcomes instilled in the students.
“The FBI is a highly selective employer,” Stewart told local reporters. “The students came from a variety of majors; yet each of them was prepared to successfully answer the interviewer’s questions and convinced them that they possessed the necessary abilities for the jobs offered.”