If you’re passionate about languages and dream of serving your country through the U.S. Department of State, consider joining the Consular Fellows Program. To help you nail the selection process, we’ve put together this guide and practice test to help you pass the Consular Fellows Program Test (CFPT). A brief review of the Consular Fellows …
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Are you interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) and pursuing a career in diplomacy and international affairs? If so, one of the first steps you must take in pursuing this career is completing the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT), a challenging exam assessing your knowledge and skills in various subjects. One of the …
The Consular Fellows Program (CFP) is a competitive opportunity for individuals interested in a United States Foreign Service career. As a Consular Fellow, you will have the chance to work in various U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. This post is a beginner’s guide to the Consular Fellows Program. It is intended to provide a comprehensive …
Want to become a Foreign Service Officer and wondering if there is an FSOT suggested course list? You’re in luck! The Department of State created a list of the courses they suggest you take to help you prepare for the test. This post will dive into them and give you general suggestions for your preparation. …
The Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) Situational Judgment section is the newest component of the assessment, and it has left most people asking, “how do you pass this”? If this is you, this post offers the opportunity to learn from others, my experience, and what the Department of State officially posted. Why was the situational …
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A new year brings new guidance to your question, how to study for the FSOT? If you’ve been thinking about taking the test but are unsure where to start, how to prepare, or how to study for it, this is the post for you. In addition to several helpful resources throughout this post to help …
Are you interested in becoming a U.S. Foreign Service Officer (FSO)/diplomat in 2023? Then this is the guide for you! Along with a discussion on the process to become an FSO/diplomat, I will also share with you the steps you can take to best prepare for the application, personal narratives, Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT), …
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Beginning with the June Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT), the application process to become a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) is changing. The FSOT will no longer serve “as a single gateway to applying.” This is a significant change to the application process, with candidates and officers approving and disapproving of the change (sources: 1, 2, …
With the most exciting recruitment news coming out of the Department of State in ages, State is finally offering a paid student internship! You know what, about time! The paying of interns is a significant step forward by State. The lack of financial support deterred me when I was younger from interning at the Department. Even though …
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The Foreign Service Core Precepts were updated this week, making for an exciting post! The Bureau of Global Talent Management (GTM), in collaboration with the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), and with input from the Department of State, significantly revised the Core Precepts used by Foreign Service Selection Boards to determine tenure and promotion. Why …
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