How can I increase my chances to get a job at an embassy?

Question

I am curious if anyone has strong ideas on what I can do to get a job in a US embassy in East Asia, preferably in Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan.

I am currently an undergraduate student who is close to graduation and I want to go teach English for a couple of years in Japan, and then maybe a couple more in Korea and work my way up to have some skills, but I was wondering if there were any suggestions people could make though education or experiences/skills which could help me. I don't have the money to go to graduate school, and I am not looking to be the ambassador, but I am looking to work somewhere in an embassy or counsolate general. Any suggestions on what I can do or what kind of skills I should have? I can already speak a little of Japanese and my Korean is a bit better. I am currently studying East Asia with a focus on Japan and Korea (no classes on Taiwan at my university).

Suggestions?

Answer 1

I can suggest that you write to the Secretary of State's Office and ask them this question.

They can give you up to date help on this and give you excellent help.

Go to www.state.gov and go from there!

Answer 2

If you are a US citizen, you basically have  two options - get a job through the US Department of State or one of the represented agencies, or go to the country in which you are interested in working, arrange for your own residence/work permit, and then apply for a local hire position.

Research each US foreign mission location on the Department of State websites for further information.

Answer 3

If you are interested in working for the embassies, I would recommend you to contact the State Department.  You might find http://careers.state.gov/ helpful.  I believe you are looking to work as a specialist or officer?