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Seattle Seahawks to host military hiring event at CenturyLink Field

Members of the military hold the America flag during pre-game ceremonies prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants at Qwest Field on November 7, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks are hosting a military hiring event on Thursday April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CenturyLink Field.

The event is open to all branches of service, active duty, reservists, veterans, family members and Department of Defense employees. Click here to register.

"Build your professional network by engaging with hiring managers and community leaders from federal, local, and national companies. Interview assistance, resume building and onsite interviews will be available," a description for the event reads.

Over 1,500 jobs are available and employers expected to attend include:

  • Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
  • Bangor Submarine Base
  • Keyport Underwater Warfare Center
  • Naval Facilities Command
  • Command, Navy Region Northwest
  • Port of Seattle
  • Lyft
  • First & Goal Hospitality / First & Goal Inc.
  • Boeing
  • National Event Pros
  • Taco Time
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Fed Ex
  • Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau
  • Hilton Hotels

In addition to meeting with potential employers, military members will be able to attend workshops on how to update their LinkedIn profile and/or resume, prepare for interviews and more.

Food will be available for purchase and the Seahawks Pro Shop is offering a 15% discount on in-store purchases for all military members in attendance.

Parking for the event is free and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis on the fifth floor of the CenturyLink Field Garage. Click here for more information.