CIA to host campus recruiting event Tuesday

The CIA will host a campus recruiting event at West Virginia University Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. in the Shenandoah Room of the Mountainlair.

A recruiter will be on campus to discuss various career and internship opportunities within the agency, said Sarah Glenn, assistant director of Employer Relations.

The recruiter will also talk about what makes an ideal candidate, things students should do to increase their competitiveness and what is involved in the application process, she said.

The seminar will assist students in gaining firsthand knowledge about employment at the CIA, Glenn said.

"Backgrounds in science and technology are strong factors for the CIA, and we have those strong programs here at WVU," said David Durham, director of the Career Services Center.

There are many opportunities within the CIA for students with degrees from WVU, he said.

Students with skills in science, engineering, technology, analysis, foreign languages and administration will find opportunities in the U.S. and overseas, Glenn said in a press release.

Preparation is important for students who wish to attend the seminar, Glenn and Durham said.

Glenn advises students to visit the CIA website and review the opportunities available before attending.

"At the seminar, students should be honest with the recruiter and should take it very seriously," Durham said.

The CIA is looking for candidates who are serious about working for them in the future so students should heed the recruiter's advice, he said.

The recruiter will also be conducting individual resume consultations specific to the CIA throughout the day with students who have previously signed up, Glenn said.

Although consultations are currently full, Glenn expects the CIA will offer this service to WVU students again in the future.