Being an FSO was the reason I went to college. Then, as Seth_Rose mentioned, I realized that most FSOs are already well established professionals in other fields that transition to a career in the State Department later on. My current worry is that the longer I decide to live and work in Canada, the less and less desirable of an applicant I would be due to concerns of 'foreign preference' since I'm a dual national.
I figure I'll just try to do other work that interests me then try to join the State Department once I'm a more established professional and feel confident. Apparently being a competent manager is an important skill they want in an applicant.
I figure I'll just try to do other work that interests me then try to join the State Department once I'm a more established professional and feel confident. Apparently being a competent manager is an important skill they want in an applicant.