So you applied for a job with the Foreign Service, and just got that sweet, sweet email telling you that you passed the QEP, and will soon get an invitation for an Oral Assessment (OA). Congratulations! I’m not sure what percentage of MPs or other specialists make it this far, but for Generalists the FSOT
This post looks at the next step in the hiring process for just about every individual applying for the Foreign Service, regardless of career track or specialty. The Qualifications Evaluation Panel also know as the QEP. I will also give some brief tips in how to write a decent essay, since they are likely some
Updated: April 2024 This is a quick post to go over the hiring process for the U.S. Foreign Service, with some time references for each step in the process. There is a page here that goes over my personal timeline in the hiring process and everything thereafter. For the most part, specialists and generalists have
Today we are going to discuss the application process for becoming a Foreign Service Medical Provider. The process is fairly similar to many other specialist tracks in the Foreign Service, especially those applying for medical positions. If you are interested in applying as a generalist, the process is slightly different, especially at the beginning, which
Today’s blog post will address a very basic question that has a lot of complexities to it. Why join the Foreign Service? There are many reasons for joining (or not), and on the individual level, you have to ask yourself if it is the right thing for you. In the following, I will try and
