# State Department seeks mid-career hires to join its ranks after widespread layoffs

- Source: Government Executive
- Published: 2026-10-30T19:57:03+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/10/state-department-mid-career-diplomats-after-widespread-layoffs/416953/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/state-department-seeks-mid-career-hires-to-join-its-ranks-after-widesp-289426/

The Lateral Entry Pilot Program marks State’s latest step to rebuild its workforce. Employees it laid off last year haven’t had much luck in the hiring process.

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