How do you get a job at a foreign US Embassy?

How do you get a job at a foreign US Embassy?

There are two ways to get a job at a US Embassy. If you are a US citizen, then you join the Foreign Service, which is a long and involved process, including passing a written and an oral exam and waiting on a waiting list. You have to go where they send you, although you can express preferences.

What will happen to the US embassy in Kabul?

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations on August 31, 2021. While the U.S. government has withdrawn its personnel from Kabul, we will continue to assist U.S. citizens and their families in Afghanistan from Doha, Qatar.

What jobs are available at US embassies?

Vacancy Announcements

• Construction Engineer. Construction Engineer. Facility Manager. Facility Manager. Financial Management Officer. Financial Management Officer. Financial Management Officer. General Services Officer. General Services Officer. Human Resources Officer. Human Resources Officer.
• Family Life.

How can I join the Foreign Service?

Eight Steps to Becoming a Foreign Service Officer (FSO)

1. Choose a Career Track.
2. Register for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
3. Take the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
4. Submit Personal Narratives for the QEP Review.
5. Take the Foreign Service Oral Assessment.
6. Clearances: Medical and Security.
7. Suitability Review Panel.

Is the US embassy in Kabul abandoned?

WASHINGTON — American diplomats have left Afghanistan, and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will remain closed, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Monday, after the military announced that it had completed its withdrawal from the country.

How many embassy staff are there in Kabul?

4,000 embassy staff
On 12 August, the State Department announced a partial evacuation of the embassy. 3,000 U.S. soldiers and Marines were temporarily deployed to Kabul to evacuate an unspecified number of the 4,000 embassy staff, 1,400 of whom were U.S. citizens.

How can a fresher get job in USA?

The most common way to do this is to look for a job in America from your home country. Once you have a job offer, the employer will file a petition to sponsor your visa application with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which handles the rest of the process.

What is the Foreign Service exam like?

The Foreign Service Officer Test measures your knowledge, skills and abilities, including writing skills that are necessary to the work of a Foreign Service Officer. The FSOT is administered online at designated test centers in the U.S. and abroad and takes about three hours to complete.