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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. 

  
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ATTENTION!  Gateway to State: StudentGate, the online application process for the 2005 Summer Student Internship Program, is now available. Click here to start your application.

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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