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The Foreign Service

The Foreign Service. Sobaika Mirza. What is it?. Embassies, consulates, peace missions across the globe Representing the United States, its interests, and its policies Qualifications US Citizen 21 – 60 years of age No foreign language requirements. Why the Foreign Service?.

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The Foreign Service

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  1. The Foreign Service

    Sobaika Mirza
  2. What is it? Embassies, consulates, peace missions across the globe Representing the United States, its interests, and its policies Qualifications US Citizen 21 – 60 years of age No foreign language requirements
  3. Why the Foreign Service? Live and work in a foreign country Change locations and jobs every few years Exciting and dynamic workplace Access to important and interesting figures Chance to be a diplomat or ambassador
  4. Career Tracks Management Supervision of institution, administration, financial documentation Consular Crisis and disaster assistance, passports, international custody disputes, travel warnings Economic Promote open trade agreements, advise American businesses
  5. Career Tracks Political Interpret local events, recommend US government action, implement US foreign policy Public Diplomacy Cross-cultural exchanges and dialogues, explaining US culture, traditions, and foreign policy
  6. Foreign Service Officer Test Register at http://www.act.org/fsot/ Job knowledge US government, US and World history, US culture, economics, psychology, management theory, and finance Reading and writing capabilities Reading, grammar, sentence structure Essays Biography section
  7. Helpful Courses US History World History US Political Thought Conflict and Negotiation International Law Dialogue of Civilizations Study Abroad, International Travel
  8. Following the FSOT Personal Narratives Qualifications Evaluation Panel No cut-off score Oral Assessment Combination of group exercises and interviews Medical/Security clearances Final Review Panel
  9. Language Tests Super Critical Needs Language Phone test with the Foreign Service Institute S-2 Level Give extensive personal background information, explaining likes and dislikes, ability to discuss limited work/educational experience, give straightforward instructions to subordinate
  10. Questions? sobaika.mirza@gmail.com http://careers.state.gov/ http://fsot.wikidot.com/
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