Hi,, I have a question. I am interested in applying for jobs through the Department of State. My goal is to move to Senegal. My husband has dual citizenship, I'm American only. When applying for jobs it appears the ones posted now are for EFM. Can my husband or myself apply for jobs or will we automatically be rejected because we do not have family members currently working for the US Embassy/government? I also take the OMST in a few weeks, wish me luck!

Thank you so much for this video! I just applied for Specialist but now I’m going to try my luck at generalist also!

I lost my job one week before the recent test, i figured it's best for me to hold off until the next round. I have been seeing the same reports online.

Hello Rob, I'm a Filipino and i passed the FSO qualifying examination without a review, is that a good sign?

Would you wanna visit Kabul now?

This is helpful in helping me decide . I love this

Thank you sharing these informative videos. It is very much appreciated and valued by individuals geared towards foreign service.

I wanted to apply to become a Foreign Service Specialist twice. First, in summer or early fall of 2023. Then, January this year. In both instances, I backed out before submitting my application. Last week, I received an email from the Dept of State. There are open positions for RMLS again. I want to go through the application this time, but I am fearful because of my accent. This video made me feel motivated. Miss Min's experience moved me. Thank you for sharing.

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Hi I have been wondering about the vehicle issue. I’m in the application process and currently financing my vehicle. I don’t know if I can take it out of the country without paying it off first. What about places that have the steering wheel on the other side.? TY

Hi I have been wondering about the vehicle issue. I’m in the application process and currently financing my vehicle. I don’t know if I can take it out of the country without paying it off first. What about places that have the steering wheel on the other side.? TY

Hi! Any suggestions for writting the Personal Narrative?

We have 3 beagles, would my wife and I be delusional to bring them? We have no kids so they’re our babies but, still, are we nuts?

Love that you make videos about the little/looked over details with being an FSO!

Hey there, great video! Question, is there a study guide I can purchase or get my hands on?

Can’t get this knowledge anywhere else, thank you gentlemen

After six long years of waiting, I'll finally be old enough to take the FSOT this October. Thank you for the encouraging words.

I’m glad I watched this video since I am not so confident with the test. Thank you!

So someone in the consular track, political track, and public diplomacy can learn languages here?

Are civilians allowed to attend attaché graduation ceremonies in DC?

Do you think I could fit as a foreign service officer being that I’m so direct. I have a very weird personality where I love meeting people but I’m also so direct. Maybe I should be a cop 😂

Very informative video. Thinking about applying myself in the near future. I was hesitant due to the fact that I am also dropping my Warrant Officer packet and not knowing it could be an option as a Defense Attaché also. Thanks for the info and tips.

Thank you, Mr Anders, for your service. Rob, really great content and facilitation.

This is excellent. Thank you Mr. Anders for your dedicated service to our country.

Hey rob, just found your channel and was scrolling though, very helpful as I hope to work in diplomacy but I’m a little early to preparation being a college freshmen, what do you think I could do this early to expand my resume and/or portfolio?

I have so many questions about what life will be like as FSO. Like, what happens to my wife and baby? Can FSOs use cannabis? Can my wife continue her work as a cannabis researcher? Do they travel with me to my first post? If they assign me to a post I don't want, can i decline or am I obligated (like military service)? When serving overseas, can you leave the embassy/consulate and visit the locals? Once i know tha Foreign services is what i wanna do, I'll take that test.

Thanks for sharing information

Thanks for this video, Rob. I was curious, as an undergraduate pursuing a political science degree, what sort of experience _should_ I have if I do pass the FSOT and move on to the interview process? I am a little misguided in this realm.

Thanks for the motivation, Rob! My FSOT is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon

Thanks for your video. I find the most difficult part is the application itself with their Personal Narrative questions, asking you to provide someone who can verifying your answers.

Do you know what FS folks sent to places like SA, UK, AUS (who drive on the opposite side as the US) typically do with their cars? Any idea if you're authorized to drive a left hand drive vehicle in a left hand drive side of the road country?

This is so encouraging! Thank you, Rob! You rock! :)

Great info awesomeness

Hello if you mind me asking, so from 2010-2015 where were you working at? Anything in government to help for the FSOT?

Hi I am from Papua New Guinea. I am into Agriculture. I would like to know more about your Organization and USAID that can assist me in my Coffee and Timber Project.

Just now realizing how pristine the roads are in Taiwan(even rural Taiwan). As I would say the buildings look quite similar but the vibe feels totally different.

Maybe passing is possible but once they see no degree I will probably get the boot 😢

Thank you for this! I would like to learn more language’s and cultures; which is the biggest reason being FSO is something I am passionate about

Thank you for this 😊

Hi Rob, love your vids. Question: With 8 years of Active Duty service, and 3 years of Federal Civil Service at another agency (11 years combined), can 11 years of service be elgible to count toward the 20 year requirement to retire with the Foreign Service in accordance with the 50/20 rule? Meaning, I can retire after 9 years of Foreign Service?

Can green card holder eligible for fsot?

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Do you wear uniform or civilian clothes while you're on duty in defense attaché? I heard all special missions they wearing civilian clothes.

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Thank you sir good night sir

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Thanks for the great insight.

سی ای ی بدبخت یا سازمانه مخوف و لولو خور خوره. سیا هتو اول برو ببین اندازی شما نسبت‌به کرهزمین چقدر است و نسبت کره زمین نسبت به اسمان چقدر است جناب دانشمنده نا سا ی گوزو. بعد چوغال مفت بر برو نگاه کن که اون گسی که این زمین و اسمان رو ساخته و به وجود اورده‌چقدر می توانه بزرگ و با عظمت باشه. اندازی خودتو ببین نسبت به این عالم. چقدر هست غیر قابله تصور تو فکر می کنی علمه ماهواره از کجا هستش که به تمامه خونه ها وجود داره شما از همه می تونین فیلم و صدا بگیرن اما خدای بزرگ نمی توانه صداهای همه رو بشنوه‌برو افریقا برو چین برو هر جا که دلت خواست ببین گسی هست که اسمه خدا رو نشنیده باشه یا برای او دعا نکنه او همه چیز رو مبینه به عنوان نمونه مثال می گم‌پیامبر خدا گه شما هم مسیحی هستید یگ روز همه رو جعمع بودن گفت بیاید‌ من از‌اذوقه های یا وسایل خورد و خوراگ شما که در خانه دارید به شما بگویم یعنی چقدر برنج داری چقدر نون داری چقدر لوبیا چقدر خوار و بار تک تکه خونه هاوبعد شما می اید گتاب مقدس خدا رو اتیش می زنید و می سوزنید تو فکر کردی کجا می تونین برین بعد از مرگ چه چیزی است