CIA recruiting quietly at UNM

ALBUQEURQUE (KRQE) - The Central Intelligence Agency set up behind closed doors at the University of New Mexico Tuesday to make its recruiting pitch as the spring semester moves toward graduation.

The element of secrecy behind the gathering kept KRQE News 13 from getting any closer than the hallway outside.

The student-run Inspire Anderson Marketing from the Anderson School of Management hosted the recruiting event. It was held in a private area to avoid conflict since many people don't agree with what the agency is and does.

Chris Hodge of IAM said the seminar was a good opportunity for students interested in the CIA to ask questions and for the CIA to dispel myths while explaining its recruitment requirements .

"What they are looking for are diverse individuals from a variety of backgrounds. That’s including engineering, math, business across all scopes and ranges of degrees," Hodge said.

Two recruiting sessions were held Tuesday. UNM, the University of California and Michigan State University are the only colleges in the country where the CIA is holding these recruiting events.