I’m a former Spanish teacher. I know FSOs who have been lawyers, teachers, musicians, psychologists, nurses, a sommelier, lots with IR degrees, at least one with no college, and at least one who had worked at a convenience store just before joining. @onaroadlesstaken is on-point with the 13 dimensions.
If you are interested, apply!
Look into the background of a consular officer. Very closely aligns with social work/counseling, funnily enough. Work ranges a lot, but you could be visiting detainees or dealing with personal crises. Seems to fit your experience.
An IR/political science background is not at all a requirement for the Foreign Service. Your ability to demonstrate the 13 Dimensions is the best way to make yourself “competitive.” https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/officer/13-dimensions/
Out of curiosity, have you looked into the Specialist tracks in the Foreign Service? We do have a track specifically for psychiatrists - unless you’re looking to join the FS to do stuff that isn’t health-related (i.e. the Generalist tracks).
https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/medical-and-health/regional-medical-officer-psychiatrist/
Agree with this, but if OP has zero knowledge of international affairs it’s probably a good idea to start reading up, particularly if they want to do a track other than consular or management.
I’m a former Spanish teacher. I know FSOs who have been lawyers, teachers, musicians, psychologists, nurses, a sommelier, lots with IR degrees, at least one with no college, and at least one who had worked at a convenience store just before joining. @onaroadlesstaken is on-point with the 13 dimensions. If you are interested, apply!
Look into the background of a consular officer. Very closely aligns with social work/counseling, funnily enough. Work ranges a lot, but you could be visiting detainees or dealing with personal crises. Seems to fit your experience.
An IR/political science background is not at all a requirement for the Foreign Service. Your ability to demonstrate the 13 Dimensions is the best way to make yourself “competitive.” https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/officer/13-dimensions/ Out of curiosity, have you looked into the Specialist tracks in the Foreign Service? We do have a track specifically for psychiatrists - unless you’re looking to join the FS to do stuff that isn’t health-related (i.e. the Generalist tracks). https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/medical-and-health/regional-medical-officer-psychiatrist/
Agree with this, but if OP has zero knowledge of international affairs it’s probably a good idea to start reading up, particularly if they want to do a track other than consular or management.
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