Should I Become A Foreign Service Officer (One Minute Quiz)

Alyssa Omandac

Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality

Foreign Service Officers

Foreign Service Officers Foreign Service Officers work out of consular offices in foreign countries, assisting Americans traveling abroad and working to protect US interests. Job duties may include reviewing visa applications, working with foreign governments, and reporting potential threats back to superiors in Washington, DC.

Personality
Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.Confucius
Table of contents
  1. Career Quiz
  2. Suitable Personality Type
  3. Pros and Cons

Career Quiz

In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.

There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.

Answer “Like / Yes” if you tell yourself “Yes! I would love do this” or “Yeah, I’m that type of person”.
Answer “Okay / Maybe” if you tell yourself “Umm…I think I will be okay with that”.
Answer “Dislike / No” if you tell yourself “Ugh…Sounds boring” or “No way!”.

Ready? Let’s start!

Question Yes Maybe No
Would you like to learn how to evaluate visa applications?
Are you interested in learning how to evacuate Americans from foreign countries?
Would you be willing to help build economic relations with foreign governments?
Can you remain composed when dealing with a stressful situation?
Are you dependable and trustworthy enough to represent the US government?
Do you have the interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse range of people?
Do you have a dedication to serving the public?
Do you think that you can pass the security clearance required by the Department of State?

Your Results

Done?

Now count how many points you have.

Dislike = 0 point
Okay = 1 point
Like = 2 points

After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.

Suitable Personality Type

You can read more about these career personality types here.

Foreign Service Officers must be composed under pressure, as they may need to deal with stressful situations, such as political revolts. FSOs also need to be dependable and trustworthy, as they are representing the interests of the US government.

Working as an FSO also requires good interpersonal skills, as they frequently work closely with a wide range of people from varying walks of life and cultures.

Pros and Cons

Pros

You Get to Serve the Country

You get to do your part to serve the US government and help protect its interests, which is a source of pride for many Foreign Service Officers.

You Can Help Fellow Citizens

As a Foreign Service Officer, you may occasionally help evacuate Americans or resolve international issues.

You Get to Travel the World

Foreign Service Officers are stationed at consular offices around the world, giving you the chance to visit foreign countries.

You Do Not Need a Specific Degree

A Bachelor’s degree can increase your career prospects, but you do not need a specific major for this job.

Cons

Dangerous Situations

You may occasionally find yourself in dangerous situations, such as social turmoil. 

Stressful Work

Some of the work that you complete can be stressful, such as reviewing visa applications to help detect potential threats.

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