PROJECT: FEDERAL AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

PROJECT: A JOB IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT
Assignment Overview: Act as if you are applying for a job in the State Department.

Assignment Guidelines – Choose a career track: https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/officer/fso-test-information-and-selection-process/

Take the sample Foreign Service Officer test:
https://careers.state.gov/fsopracticetest/

Write a personal narrativesix paragraphs of 200 words each. Pick six elements of the job to address, one in each paragraph. Each paragraph should highlight your most salient qualifications that meet the job requirements. For example, if you are a recent graduate with little job experience, you could write about volunteer or academic experience that qualifies you for the job. If you have been in the working world for a while, consider writing about work experiences that show that you meet the qualifications.

Submission Requirements
Submit the job description, your sample Foreign Service Officer Test and/or results, and your personal narratives to your instructor for review.

Consider your personal, professional, academic, and other experiences as you write your personal essays.