The U.S. Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency. We begin our mission of diplomacy in Washington, D.C., where we hire Foreign Service, Civil Service and Student employees to work at our offices in the United States and at nearly 265 posts abroad. Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy.
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In Assignment Abroad, you will encounter situations that Foreign Service Officers face in the course of their work.
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The Foreign Service Written Exam will take place on April 8, 2006. Registration information for the 2006 written exam will be available at this website in mid-January 2006.
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Officers help formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States.
Specialists provide unique services in support of foreign policy at one of nearly 265 posts worldwide or in Washington, D.C.
The Civil Service supports the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.
Student Programs enable students to obtain job experience in a foreign affairs environment.
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