Espionage career lowdown
Think you've got what it takes to become a spy? Whether you're a budding James Bond or a Jason Bourne in the making, landing a job in one of the world's intelligence agencies isn't quite as simple as our favourite movie characters might make it look.
That said, it's not as hush-hush and covert as you might imagine, with many spies more likely to apply for a role online than be tapped on the shoulder by a shadowy figure in a trench coat. Read on to find out how countries really recruit their secret agents, and what they get paid. All dollar amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise stated.
30 August 2022