Tips for Entry
Read publications such as The Foreign Service Journal (https://afsa.org/foreign-service-journal) and STATE magazine (https://statemag.state.gov) to learn more about the field.
Visit https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/foreign-service/officer to learn about careers in the Foreign Service.
Conduct information interviews with ambassadors and Foreign Service officers and ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field. The U.S. Department of State offers the Diplomats in Residence Program, in which career FSOs located throughout the United States provide advice to young people about careers. Visit https://careers.state.gov/connect-with-a-diplomat for more information.
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