What does a foreign service officer do?

While investigating the career opportunities available to a international relations student I stumbled across both of the above; A foreign affairs officer and a foreign service officer. At a glance I can't directly tell the difference between the two...

My boyfriend knows all about the exam process to become a foreign officer...he is considering on applying again this year. He feels that the main reason why he was not accepted last time was because he has never been deported or had any experience over...

What is a good major for someone who wants to be a Foreign Service Officer of the United States Foreign Service? I am currently in my freshman year of college in the United States ...show more

I'm currently in high school, but I'm interested in becoming a diplomat after college. I've researched the US Department of State's information about prospective FSOs, and says that it's not imperative to necessarily study a certain field. However, I...

What are their roles ?

I am just wondering if any current or former Foreign Service officers, or those who took the test and for whatever reason didn't pursue a Foreign Service career can shed some light on what taking the test is like, how they prepared, what materials were...

I want to become a foreign service officer. It seems soooo interesting. However, I'm not sure what a good major is(i'm a freshmen in college). I know that international relations is a good major; however, I was wondering if political science or history...

I plan on being a Foreign Service Officer (it's like a diplomat) after college. It involves two to four year tours in different countries around the world doing different diplomatic work... That sort of thing. So any suggestions on what I should major...

I dream of a career where I would be able to work for the U.S Government and work with foreign governments and dignitaries to address human rights and humanitarian affairs and assist ...show more