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CIA: diversity is our strength.


At the Central Intelligence Agency, workforce diversity is a mission imperative. On the international stage, we are the eves and ears of the nation and, at times, its hidden hand. In order to collect intelligence that matters, to provide relevant, timely and objective analysis, and to preempt pre·empt or pre-empt  
v. pre·empt·ed, pre·empt·ing, pre·empts

v.tr.
1. To appropriate, seize, or take for oneself before others. See Synonyms at appropriate.

2.
a.
 threats or achieve United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  policy objectives at the direction of the President through covert COVERT, BARON. A wife; so called, from her being under the cover or protection of her husband, baron or lord.  means requires a workforce that reflects the talent, values, and demographics The attributes of people in a particular geographic area. Used for marketing purposes, population, ethnic origins, religion, spoken language, income and age range are examples of demographic data.  of our nation--the most diverse nation on the planet. We are empowered by, and achieve our mission objectives through, the contributions of the individual expertise, dedication, perspectives and cultures of all of our professionals. Your unique qualities can become one of our most valuable assets as we provide knowledge and take action to ensure the national security of the United States and the preservation of our American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of  life and ideals.

We stand by one another and behind one another, for what we do matters. In the Agency's inclusive environment, we challenge every member of our diverse work force to possess and maintain the highest level of personal and professional integrity; to work effectively with others, for the business of Intelligence is a true team endeavor; to be innovative and take calculated risks; to adapt to an ever-changing environment; to take responsibility and be personally accountable for all that they do; to continuously seek to improve themselves, for this is the only way to maintain the excellence required to achieve the CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency.


(1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy).
 mission; and to remember--always--that they serve the people of the Untied States. So, while you're working with smart, focused people from all types of backgrounds, you are expected to expand your mind. Look deeper. Understand more. And realize your unlimited potential.

Make your individuality individuality,
n collective characteristics or traits that distinguish one person or thing from all others.
 work for you. You can begin by joining the people of the Central Intelligence Agency, where you'll be empowered to perform your best work on a team that is united in its commitment to meeting today's and tomorrow's Intelligence challenges.

Learn more about our opportunities, or apply online. Please visit us at www.cia.gov and click on the CIA Careers link.
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Date:Oct 1, 2004
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