How Do You Become A Foreign Service Officer For The U.S?
This is not an easy career. You have to be committed to serve our country, to go to any country you are sent to, even if your family cannot accompany you; it’s highly competitive, very tough to get in; and it’s civil servant pay – so fine, but will never make you rich. It is really a way of life, more than just a career. If it is the right field for you, you will love it. First, choose the career track you want. This is a critical choice, as you can’t easily change tracks later in your career. The tracks are Consular Affairs, Economic Affairs, Management Affairs, Political Affairs, Public Diplomacy. The State Department’s online quiz helps you figure out which will be the best for you. Next, register online to start the application process. In the application, you give your education and work history, and describe your skills and experience. Then, you have to register for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). To take the test, which takes about 3 hours, you go to a designated test c
