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Foreign Service Officer

Build careers in international diplomacy and consular work

$55,000 – $120,000/yr

Join the professional diplomatic corps serving in embassies worldwide.

Highlights

Common tasks

Staff embassy sections, process visas, report political developments, and advance US interests.

Potential downsides

Competitive entry exam, mandatory dangerous postings, and frequent relocations.

Skills

ResearchWritingNegotiationCommunicationDecision makingStrategic thinking

Interests

Law & policyFinance & investingSocial impactBusiness & strategy

Industries

Government

Work style

AnalyticalIndependentCollaborativePeople-focused

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