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U.S. Department of State Hosts Career Networking Event in Newark, NJ

Federal agency on mission to find U.S. citizens who are diverse, culturally aware, adaptable,

and innovative-thinking problem-solvers, dedicated to public service, to work at U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Missions abroad.

The U.S. Department of State will host a Careers in the Foreign Service Networking Event on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Hilton Newark Penn Station, Garden State Ballroom, 1048 Raymond Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102. 

The event will feature a panel of senior Foreign Service Officers, otherwise known as U.S. diplomats, and other U.S. Department of State employees who will share their experiences and discuss the variety of key career opportunities currently available in locations throughout the world.

Learn how U.S. diplomats and those with specialized skills contribute to America’s overall national safety and security. With their language skills, backgrounds in business, management, economics, healthcare, technology or engineering, Foreign Service Officers and Specialists are committed to protecting America’s interests, from border protection and security to economic growth and development. The U.S. Department of State offers viable career options to those who have an interest in public service.

The September 18, 2014 event will take place from 5:30pm until 8:00pm at the Hilton Newark Penn Station, Garden State Ballroom.  To register for this free event, please RSVP directly online at www.mpnsite.com/rsvp/Newark.asp. RSVPs are required; seating is limited.

If you cannot attend the event but want to learn more about careers with the U.S. Department of State, visit careers.state.gov.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

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