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Expert: William A. McKelligott - 6/3/2008


Question
What exactly does a foreign diplomat job in tells and how do you become one?

Answer
Sherry,

Thanks for your e-mail.  Perhaps you meant "entails" and not "in tells."  Anyway, the US diplomats have a very rich history and an exciting career, one that I wouldn't want to cut short.  So, I would encourage you to read through the State Department's website to learn all about it.   

http://careers.state.gov/officer/index.html

There you will find a compete list of information describing the career, possible assignments, and how to join.  Foreign language skills, culture awareness, and a strong interest for foreign relations would be the starting point.

Good luck!

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William A. McKelligott

Expertise

All aspects of working for the federal government, including recruiting, career advancement and workpalce culture. I can also answer questions on work as an international civil servant.

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6 yrs experience with the US government, both legislative and executive branch agencies. I have also worked with the UN, both as an international civil servant and as a consultant.

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Master of Arts in the Social Sciences, University of Chicago Master of Public Policy, University of Chicago Bachelors degree in Political Science, Universidad de Los Andes

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