The Careers Of A Foreign Service Officer

Vladimir Zhrinovsky once said, “ The matter of International relations is very subtle and exquisite.” International Studies has always been my passion. Everything relies on the concept of helping others without expecting any kind of recognition. The major of International studies is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on major political, economic, social, and cultural issues that predominate in the international agenda. Being a Foreign Service Officer and an International Economist are positions that I aspire to achieve. According to the U.S. Department of State, foreign service officers can choose from five separate career tracks: public diplomacy, politics, management, economics or consular (U.S Department of State, 2). The career tracks

Nearly 90% of Foreign Service officers find lifetime careers within the field of Foreign Service. It is important to mention that although competition for jobs in the Foreign Service is significantly high, the number of jobs representing the U.S State Department abroad is expected to increase about 10% in the next ten years (U.S Department of State). Salaries for FSOs vary based on their education, specialty, and experience. For instance, an officer with a bachelor 's degree but no professional experience is considered to have the equivalent levels of experience and education as an officer having roughly six years of professional experience but no college degree. Similarly, a master 's or law degree is considered the equivalent of having a bachelor 's degree and six years of professional experience or twelve years of experience without a degree. The entry- level salary for Foreign Service officers ranges from $45,000 to $65,000 annually. On average, FSOs earn $85,000 annually after the second year. However, salaries vary based on location and experience (International EDU). The career of Foreign Service not only helps advance the interests of the U.S abroad, but it also promotes peace, support prosperity, and protect American

This field covers international trade and the impact of globalization. They also examine global financial markets and exchange rates. Economics is essential not only for economic literacy but also for public policy formulation (Davis, 3). “The increase in the analytic and statistical sophistication of the profession has been accompanied by a growing acceptance that the economy must be analyzed as a "complex system" rather than as a highly complex simple system” (Colander, 3). International economists examine the ways that economics influence the interdependent nature of the world. By evaluating markets, corporations, and unions that continually affect the international arena, economists develop a strong ability to objectively analyze the role of economics on both political and social levels. Economics and world affairs are undoubtedly linked. Economists analyze the importance of economics in global conflicts and stabilization. They also study historical trends and use them to make forecasts. They research and analyze data using a variety of software programs, including spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and database management programs. Nearly half of all economists work in federal, state, and local government. Federal government economists collect and analyze data about the U.S. economy, including employment, prices, productivity, and wages among other types of data. They