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.
Access FSOT Guide
Even more resources:
Job Opportinities and Career Guides
USAjobs.gov
NAFSA Job Borad
Green Jobs Board
Global Jobs Board
PCDN Global Jobs
Department of State Recorded Virtual Events Archive
Quiz – Is the foreign service right for you?
Being a Foreign Service Officer
Being a Foreign Service Specialist
Read Reviews from Foreign Service Officers
Should I Join the Foreign Service: Pros and Cons
Build Your Foreign Service Network
Follow Department of State on Facebook
Follow D.O.S. on Twitter
Network with DOS Careers on Linkedin
Check out D.O.S. on Instagram
Study Guide for the FSOT Exam
Path to Foreign Service Blog
r/foreignservice
r/FSOT/
U.S. Government Suggested Reading
GlobalPDX Recommended Reading
Government Recommended Course List
Foreign Service Officer Exam Preparation by Cliffs Notes
“How to study for the FSOT” on Reddit
GlobalPDX Resources and Member Advice
Diplomacy Career Opportunities
Presentation used in “Diplomacy Career Opportunities”
Diplomat Chat: Temperature of the State Department Today, Tomorrow – GlobalPDX Recorded Session
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]
