pFS Blog
Welcome to the pFS blog, where you’ll find how-tos, stories, reviews, special announcements, and much more.
Changes to the June 2022 FSO selection process
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
U.S. Department of State Paid Student Internship
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
Diversity in the Department of State (2022)
It’s 2022, which means it’s time to review whether the Department of State has become more diverse since 2016, when we conducted our first review. I
The new 2022 Foreign Service Core Precepts
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
Learn more about the Foreign Service Consular Officer career track
For many citizens in overseas countries, the Foreign Service Consular Officer is the principal diplomat they will (ever) interact with. Adjudicators of visas and primary
Learn about the Foreign Service Economic Officer career track
The Foreign Service Economic Officer helps strengthen (or minimize) ties between the U.S. and the host country. By working with many different people in and out of government,
Learn about the Foreign Service Management Officer career track
The ones who keep the embassy or consulate running, the Foreign Service Management Officers are in charge of projects both small and large. Staff leaders,
Learn about the Foreign Service Political Officer career track
When you think of the Foreign Service, the duties of the Political Officer is the one that comes to mind the most for people. Keeping
Learn about the Foreign Service Public Diplomacy Officer career track
The cultural bridge between the U.S. mission and the host country, the Public Diplomacy Foreign Service Officer is the gatekeeper and promoter of information concerning
Comments are closed.