The U.S. Department of State provides an inclusive atmosphere and collaborative environment in which all employees are encouraged to communicate and exchange information. It’s in this same manner that the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Recruitment, Examination and Employment extends an opportunity to all those interested in our careers to participate in the many forums listed below.
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Information Technology Information Technology |
Medical Specialists Medical Specialists |
| Diplomatic Security Specialists Diplomatic Security Specialists |
Foreign Service Consular Fellows Foreign Service Consular Fellows |
Veterans Veterans |
Student Programs Student Programs |
| Virtual Student Foreign Service Virtual Student Foreign Service |
Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Disability and Reasonable Accommodations |
Family Life Family Life |
Virtual Fellows Program Virtual Fellows Program |
These forums are designed for those interested in careers and internships with the Department of State. Any posts related to foreign policy or that contain inappropriate content will be removed immediately. Posts unrelated to U.S. Department of State careers or internships will also be removed.
If you have a personal question that requires a non-public response, please visit the Connect page, click on Contact Us, and send a direct email to the appropriate address.
Please refer to the Department’s privacy policy if providing personally identifiable information in your forum post.
In addition to these career-focused Forums, you can find more information on life in the Foreign Service at the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) website through their expansive list of blogs written by and about those living the Foreign Service life.
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