Wednesday, February 06, 2008

And If You Want One of Those New Jobs...

From: U.S. Department of State [mailto:careers@state.gov]
Subject: U.S. Department of State: Foreign Service Officer Test - Important Dates and Deadlines

You have subscribed to the U.S. Department of State careers website list serve. We would like to inform you of the following important dates and deadlines for the March, 2008 test.

  • February 21: Deadline for candidates intending to test overseas to submit a completed Registration Package.
  • February 25: Deadline for candidates intending to test overseas to schedule a test seat.
  • February 27: Deadline for candidates intending to test in the U.S. to submit a completed Registration Package.
  • 48 hours before start of test: Deadline for candidates intending to test in the U.S. to schedule a test seat — provided seats are still available at that test site.

Keep time zone differences in mind. It's best to give yourself plenty of time. Try to avoid crowding the deadlines. You can also find this information on the website. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Any good tips for last minute studying? I have been out of school for a long time.

Digger said...

Read the Economist and at least one major newspaper. Get a U.S. history text to remind yourself about the basics of government, diplomacy, etc.

Anonymous said...

Thanks. I've done that, but it does not feel like I've done enough.

Digger said...

You are probably more ready than you think. Good luck with the test!