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If you are interested in working for the US Embassy, ​​you have a variety of locations to choose from. In order to become an employee of the National Foreign Service (F.S.N.), which is everyone who works at the US Embassy, ​​you must have the necessary qualifications that are required for the specific position you are applying for. Also, you need to have the proper paperwork and credentials in order to apply for any of the positions, the details of which will vary significantly in each region and country. By continuing to read this article, you will learn how you can become an employee of the National Foreign Service at the US Embassy.

Steps

1. 1 Deciding where you will work. US embassies are located in almost every country in the world, and you will most likely need to move and study in the country in which you want to work.
   • Visit the US Embassy website located in the Sources section of this article for a list of countries and regions in which you may work.
2. 2 Visit the website of the regional U.S. embassy where you want to work. As you browse the site, you will notice that the layouts of the US Embassy websites vary slightly from country to country, as well as the links where you can view the available vacancies.
   • Note the similar links "job opportunities," "employment," or "available job positions." In most cases, the links are on the right side of the site.
3. 3 An overview of your selected vacancies available at the US Embassy. If job openings exist for the region, they will appear on the job listing page. ...
4. 4 Make sure you meet the requirements and qualifications for this open position. The work experience required will vary depending on the tasks being performed. For example, if you want to become a security officer, you will need administrative experience and college education, while if you want to become a voucher expert, you may need experience in accounting.
   • Check the language requirements in each job description. In most cases, you will need to be fluent in the native language of the country or region where the US Embassy is located.
5. 5 Apply for an open position. The application review process will differ in each country and region. In some cases, you will be required to complete an online application, while in other cases, you will need to print a copy of the application and send it to the mailing address of the embassy.
   • Follow the application instructions below the job description. The instructions will provide you with accurate information about the documentation required to apply for a job and the process for accepting your application.
6. 6 Expect a response from the US Embassy. If the HR department of the embassy employing you considers you to be sufficiently qualified for the position, you will be contacted after processing your application to provide more detailed information.
   • Candidates with extensive work experience or work experience related to the civil service, in most cases, are considered first.

Tips

• Take vocational guidance tests to find out that working in the National Foreign Service is ideal for you.Go to the job search site (first link in the Sources section), then click on the Career Resources link at the very bottom of the site to take the career guidance tests.