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Be the Face of America to the World!

Get ready for the challenge of a lifetime! Some of the most interesting work in the world is done by U.S. Department of State employees overseas and in Washington, D.C.

By becoming a Foreign Service Officer, Foreign Service Specialist or Civil Service employee for the U.S. Department of State you can really make a difference.

The people of the State Department are at work every day around the world and in Washington, D.C. on matters of vital importance. You could be involved in providing background information needed to develop foreign policy, implementing established policies, assisting American citizens in need, managing budgets and resources that support diplomacy or representing American interests in any of over 170 countries.

The Recruitment Division of the U.S. Department of State is your first step in seeking these career opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Office of Recruitment, Examination and Employment
U.S. Department of State
HR/REE/REC
2401 E Street NW
Suite 518 H
Washington, DC 20522
Tel: (202) 261-8888    Fax: (202) 261-8841

Interested in vacancies with international organizations, or teaching opportunities overseas? Find current job openings throughout the Federal government. 

  
Highlights
Foreign Service Written Exam:  The next exam will be held on April 23, 2005. The application deadlines will be March 16, 2005 for overseas test centers. Registration will open in mid-January. Details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Apply Now!: Online applications for the 2005 Summer Clerical Program are now being accepted. Please go to Gateway to State: StudentGate to apply for this position. Applications will be accepted until February 4, 2005.

Now Available! The Study Guide for the 2005 Foreign Service Written Exam is now available. Please go to the FSWE Study Guide page and click on "Order Study Guide" to buy your copy.

Would you like to contact a Foreign Service Officer to learn more about life in the Foreign Service? If so please contact us at: FSOMentors@State.Gov

For Passers of the 2004 Foreign Service Written Exam: If you have not yet scheduled your Oral Assessment, you may do so by emailing your request to reschedule@state.gov. For 2004-2005, assessments are being conducted in San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. At the moment, space is more readily available in Washington, D.C.

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