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Foreign Service Officer's Exam
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"Foreign service officers work around the world carrying out diplomatic duties of the United States by interacting with local governments, assisting Americans traveling abroad and working with US consulates and emissaries. To become a foreign service officer, you must pass the Foreign Service Officer's Exam."
Has anyone taken this examination? What is the best way to prepare?
Has anyone taken this examination? What is the best way to prepare?
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The test itself is difficult to prepare for. You either have a liberal arts education and keep up with international affairs or you don't. It's not really hard per se, you just have to know things like what a population pyramid looks like for an affluent nation versus a poor one.
I would recommend reading a mainstream periodical like Time or Newsweek, plus Foreign Affairs Quarterly. Study current flashpoints like the Kashmir region between Pakistan and India. If you have time, browse through 101 textbooks for Sociology and Economics. Learn all of the countries and their capitols.
Keep in mind that your score is based on a number of factors besides the test. You get more points for having a post-graduate degree, military service, or language skills. It's difficult to get to the interview process without this background even if you score highly in other areas.