What are some good student jobs to prepare for Foreign Service?

Question

if one were to work in the State Dept.

Answer 1

You can enter the foreign service from virtually any background. The application process favors people with broad knowledge but of course, a lot of focus on history, current events, and politics. I have often been advised to read Newsweek, the Economist and the Wall Street Journal for a year to prepare for exam.

In terms of student jobs, it's probably better to try for something where you'll have more responsibility and possibly manage people. It would also be helpful to have work experience with public service, policy advocacy, PR, etc. In the end you'll just have to pass the written and oral exams. If you can do that, your student jobs will not be that important.

Good luck!