Global Career Guide

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

-Jane Goodall

U.S. State Department Careers

GlobalPDX worked with our Diplomat in Residence Micaela Schweitzer Bluhm to create this Guide to Taking the Foreign Service Officer Test. This guide was build to help navigate the U.S. State Department Website, decide if a career in the foreign service is right for you, and give tips for prepping for the FSOT. 

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Access FSOT Guide

Even more resources:

Job Opportinities and Career Guides

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USAjobs.gov

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NAFSA Job Borad

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Green Jobs Board

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Global Jobs Board

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PCDN Global Jobs

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Department of State Recorded Virtual Events Archive

Executive Director Roundtable

Quiz - Is the foreign service right for you?

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Being a Foreign Service Officer

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Being a Foreign Service Specialist

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Read Reviews from Foreign Service Officers

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Should I Join the Foreign Service: Pros and Cons

Build Your Foreign Service Network

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Follow Department of State on Facebook

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Follow D.O.S. on Twitter

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Network with DOS Careers on Linkedin

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Check out D.O.S. on Instagram

Study Guide for the FSOT Exam

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Path to Foreign Service Blog

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r/foreignservice

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r/FSOT/

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U.S. Government Suggested Reading

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GlobalPDX Recommended Reading

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Government Recommended Course List

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Foreign Service Officer Exam Preparation by Cliffs Notes

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"How to study for the FSOT" on Reddit

GlobalPDX Resources and Member Advice

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Diplomacy Career Opportunities

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Presentation used in "Diplomacy Career Opportunities"

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Diplomat Chat: Temperature of the State Department Today, Tomorrow - GlobalPDX Recorded Session

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Seeking Opportunities Abroad - GlobalPDX Virtual Session Recording

Help Us Build This Resource

Do you have personal experience taking the FSOT, serving in the U.S. State Department, or have recommendations about resources we should include? Let us know! Email the GlobalPDX Team at [email protected]