FSOT Career Track Virtual Series

The Academy and the State Department’s Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) present a collaborative five-part pre-recorded virtual discussion series that examines the five Foreign Service Officer (FSO) career tracks: Consular Affairs, Economic Affairs, Management Affairs, Political Affairs, and Public Diplomacy. In each session, an Academy member and a current DIR draw on their extensive Foreign Service careers to break down the important aspects of a specific career track. They explore the trajectory of the career; preview duties early, mid, and late in the career; and suggest coursework/readings for each career track. These discussions are a great resource for anyone preparing to apply for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT).