Just finished the first morning session at the Canon House Office Building speaking with two women who work in the State Department. It was definitely the most sobering, yet informative, discussion we have received thus far. Part of the talk was simply about "de-mystifying" the State Department in a sense because many people, including myself, have some idea about what the State Department actually does it is certainly not always accurate. The talk was important to hear - especially for those of us entering the job market - because I believe it's important to be reminded that a position in DC is not a simple two-step process. I don't think this is anything to be discouraged about, but the speakers definitely spoke to the competition for job openings that exists in the State Department and is increasingly tighter.
Now it's onto the next panel - Women in National Security.
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