Seminar on Landing a Job in the Foreign Service

Landing a Job in the Foreign Service

Find out what it takes to land a spot in the esteemed U.S. diplomatic corps, with Shawn Dorman, a former Foreign Service Officer who is now editor and publisher of Foreign Service Books and associate editor of the Foreign Service Journal.

APRIL 12th, 2011 - WASHINGTON, D.C.


Attendees will learn...

* Which Foreign Service Career Track is right for you? (Consular, Economic, Management, Political, or Public Diplomacy)
* Whether or not there is an advantage to applying for one track versus another
* Realities vs. misconceptions of life in the Foreign Service (Can I choose where I'll be stationed? Can I bring my family? What salary will I earn?)
* How the State Department Hiring Process works from registration to job offer (Do I need a master's degree? Who is the "Total Candidate"?)
* Tips on preparing for the Foreign Service Officer Test and Oral Assessment

*NOTE: Active FSOs and State Department Diplomats in Residence who work to recruit new FSOs will be present at each seminar to answer any questions.*



All attendees receive:

* The brand new FPA U Landing a Job in the Foreign Service Digital Tool Book on USB key
* Automatic enrollment in the Foreign Policy Association's Global Jobs email alerts
* Light food and drink during a networking session



Space is limited. Register at WWW.FPAU.ORG

All seminars are $49 for members of co-sponsoring organizations and $65 for non-members.



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