Post: #1

Does anybody here have an experience working in a US Embassy abroad?

A few years ago I was in a US Embassy and there was a guy doing what seemed like in-processing. Looked military but based on some of his hand tattoos I assumed he was out. This got me thinking about embassy work.

I have looked around online but it seems to be quite tough work to get into, especially somebody who doesn't have a degree. They also seem to hire a lot of locals.

I'm not sure what the paper pushers in there are considered. I see job descriptions but the the descriptions don't match the paper pushers I saw on the inside. Some sort of security detail might be another option.

If anybody has any experience with this, even if it isn't first hand I would appreciate the info.

Post: #2

I know a few people working in State DEPT jobs overseas. It has amazing perks, but to get into the higher level jobs of management or HR in an actual embassy involves a fairly detailed process.

Again I don't have all those details down, but I know it involves a lengthy screening, solid references, I would imagine a college degree or military background,

The background checks are very thourgh and I am sure you would sign over access to social media and other information. I know the process also involved a 3 day intense interview and workshop/team projects in Washington D.C. which my friend attended. Full of tests and interviews.

If you further progress to the next stage they will interview past employeers, and I have actually talked to these people they ask fairly heavy questons on the applicants background so I am sure they got through your background very extensilvely.

If you do get the job you have no say where you will get posted....Usually gigs last 3 years and then you have to return to D.C. or stateside for a year or so before you are placed again abroad.

The danger postings do pay better with an increase in bonus pay....The housing stipend and other perks and pay are very impressive!

https://careers.state.gov/

Post: #3

Last I checked, wasn't there a test involved with becoming a diplomat?

Yes, here it is:
https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-s...t-process/

I looked it up years ago and the questions were you run of the mill social studies questions. Nothing particularly difficult. You may want to brush up your chops though.

Post: #4

I looked into UK embassies a while back. Turns out most jobs were paid at a local rate, rather than UK wages, so I decided against pursuing it.