Worldwide/Foreign Service

The U.S. Department of State offers worldwide career opportunities providing an experience where you will connect with the global community, conduct diplomacy by communicating U.S. foreign policy, and explore different cultures while living and working overseas. Even the internship program offers the opportunity to live and work overseas, while exploring new career possibilities.

If you’re interested in working with the U.S. Department of State abroad, click on one of these links: Foreign Service Officer and Foreign Service Specialist.

Is the Foreign Service Right For You?

Joining the Foreign Service is a career opportunity of a lifetime, but it isn’t the right lifestyle for everyone. While some people might find the career challenging, exciting and rewarding, others will see it as a less-than-perfect match. The questions in this quiz will help you to determine if the Foreign Service is right for you. Take the quiz »