How to Become A Diplomat

In this video, I discuss the steps of how to become a diplomat. This is video is geared toward how you become a diplomat with the U.S. State Department. This information can vary depending on the agency, and even the country.
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[@chriscarter7385]

Thank you so much! Your channel is so helpful & because of it I now have clear direction on what I want to do with my life. I am preparing to go through the selection process to become a civil affairs specialist(38B) in the U.S. Army!

[@heymstraveler]

Wow, this is great to hear! This is the main reason why this channel exists! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. All the best!

[@marcavius2405]

After speaking with my wife, youre one of my first steps. Thank you.

[@hannahg3160]

I would love to become a diplomat. I am 25 and studying English and American Studies in Germany. My biggest concern is the fact that I have language difficulties and I know it is so important for the foreign service to communicate effectively and precisely. It eats me up nearly every day because I want to become a diplomat but I feel like I don’t meet the requirements…

[@heymstraveler]

Hello Hannah! I would say don't give up and keep being persistent. I am cheering you on and hope you can reach your wildest dreams.

[@mystique2177]

Don't get discouraged. Go for it. This country needs more young ppl in the government.

[@maueducadx]

If you think you can't then u can't, if you believe you can then you might have a chance. If you want to become then start believe in you.

[@carterblyke]

Hi Ms traveler. I'm 14 years old from South Africa and I aspire to become a diplomat for my nation. Your videos just really encourage me to go through with my dream to spread my nations Ubuntu around the world. 🇿🇦🌍

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thank you so much. I am glad these videos are helpful. Cheering you on :-)

[@Sobe1989]

Thank you so much. I am a US Veteran currently enrolled in a Master in Government Management with a Concentration in Security at the Johns Hopkins University, and thinking about applying for diplomacy, politics isnt my thing I like this better.

[@NM-ee4su]

Thank you!! Love your tips!

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Natalia, thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad it was useful!

[@samanthalee6156]

Thank you for the video! Taking the FSOT for the first time in just a few weeks!

[@heymstraveler]

Great! Thank you for commenting and watching. I'm glad this video was useful. All the best!!

[@benniegant]

Thank you, HMT!!! Excellent Content

[@heymstraveler]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Itsjeremylewis]

I love you story and passion 🙏🏾 I’m an ordained Chaplain and Minister and would love to start my diplomatic mission as well nationally and internationally

[@hannahkeen3901]

Thanks soo much! I’m not decided on what I want to be...but I think foreign service sounds awesome

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Hannah! Thank you so much for watching! I will have other videos with different careers on this channel soon. Coming up we have a Consultant living in Australia, an International Social Worker, and two pilots. I hope you stay tuned :-)

[@anitaperochovlog8510]

Thank you so much for the teaching about deplomat.

[@heymstraveler]

You’re welcome! Glad this video was helpful! Thank you for commenting

[@anchietagoncalves7709]

Great video thanks! I am on a long way but it will all work out just fine

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thank you for watching! It is a journey but you can do it! All the best!

[@anchietagoncalves7709]

@@heymstraveler Thanks! hope you are adapting well to my city Rio ;) abraços

[@xmx30]

Thank you for the videos! They are so helpful! ♥️♥️♥️

[@heymstraveler]

You’re so welcome!! Thank you for watching!

[@heymstraveler]

Please let me know if you would like to see a certain topic covered.

[@melly4158]

Thank you for this❤️

[@heymstraveler]

You’re welcome! Thank you for commenting. Glad this video was helpful!

[@georgia8789]

I want to get into diplomacy, i really want to become an ambassador! You’re video is really helpful!

[@heymstraveler]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I am so glad it is helpful!

[@internationalsteppa]

I took the FSOT today! Didn't do amazing but there's room for improvement. This is a goated channel!

[@big-z2582]

How far did you get into the hiring process and what was difficult about the test?

[@mrg4470]

such an informative video, thank you so much for this

[@heymstraveler]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@ceciliagabbidon5530]

Hi! I am a new subscriber. I am a college student. I just came across your channel and it has really helped me to figure out career requirements and options as well.

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Cecilia, welcome!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I am glad that you find this channel useful! I hope you stay tuned!

[@BismackWleyon]

Hi,Chelsea! Thanks for your numerous presentations on diplomacy. I feel very passionate about becoming a diplomat, but I just don't know my way forward. I'll really appreciate your showing me how to go about this. 🙏

[@heymstraveler]

Hello!! Thanks so much for commenting! Yes! You can do it! Thanks for watching. Stay tuned.

[@annasophia7977]

Wow! So happy I found your channel. You are so kind and I love your energy. I am a Spanish language teacher but I’m considering switching careers into diplomacy. Do you need to speak the language of the foreign country? I am fluent in Spanish and Italian. Any tips on the test? Thank you!

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! No you just have to know English. Spanish and Italian are a plus. As far as tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKcamaumqalhMk&t

[@lehlohonolomasupha9757]

Thanks God I found your channel.

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you for watching!

[@priscillalagunas3894]

Hiii loves ur video!!! where did u get that map on ur wall? it’s so pretty 🥰🥰

[@heymstraveler]

Hi!! Thanks for the comment! I don't remember where I got it from exactly. Thanks!

[@Irene-iy8md]

Thank you sm 💓💓

[@heymstraveler]

You’re welcome! Hope it’s helps!

[@phebe9549]

Thank you so much for sharing this info! Can you share names of the other agencies that have similar positions?

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Phebe! Thank you so much for watching! I made a video where I named other agencies here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIvVp5SAZceJbcU Please be sure to continue your own research, but this should get you started :-)

[@supercartel3000]

GREAT RESOURCE!!!

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you so much! Glad it was useful!

[@desireealwayswinns]

Thanks so much for this!! I want to be a diplomat and a writer more than anything. I'm applying for Pickering this fall and I'm so nervous 😅

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Desiree! Thank you so much for commenting and watching. You can do it! Start now :-). All the best!

[@vmk5697]

Can you do a video that talks about what exactly you, personally, do as a diplomat? Thanks!

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! I will talk about my lifestyle. Stay tuned!

[@mathewdaniels2640]

Going all out for the FSOT in June!

[@heymstraveler]

Great! Cheering you on!!

[@JoeyGirardin]

How’d you do?

[@LuckySaud]

Hi Chelsea! (hope I wrote your name correctly) Warm regards from a fellow Indonesian diplomat 🙂 All the best to your channel. I'm really enjoying your videos. Who knows maybe we get posted to the same country and do a video collab or sumthing 😅

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Lucky! Thank you so much! It's really cool to see a fellow diplomat making videos on KZbin. I enjoy your videos. They are informative and your humor makes them engaging. That would be cool to one day maybe do a collab :-)

[@Randalgriffen]

Hello thank you for your amazing video! As a diplomat, do you decide where you can live in the world? Or do they decide where to live? Let’s say I want to live in Dubai or Europe?

[@tblue303]

Thank you, you helped regained my interest in diplomacy! If I may ask, did you participate in model un in college?

[@heymstraveler]

I am cheering you on!! You can do it!! I did not participate in model UN. When I was in college, I ran from international affairs. Life has a funny way of working out.

[@shxunicas]

The fact that a diplomat has time to do youtube has me sold already😂

[@heymstraveler]

It's a lot of hard work, but it's my passion and I really enjoy it. Thanks for watching :-)

[@Lemurai]

I just retired from the military and I’m torn between doing this or applying to the CIA, I know if I pick one over the other, once that application process starts I’m essentially “stuck” until it runs its course, so I have alot of thinking to do on this. This is really informative.

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you so much! Thanks for commenting!

[@heymstraveler]

Wishing you all the best.

[@lucycasttelo974]

I am a federal worker for 30 years but would like to have experience working for diplomat in the Philippines before I retire. Do you see people over 50 working for diplomat? I don’t know where to begin.

[@kazivoire4680]

Hi! Im 17 and I aim to become an FSO, im planning to go to university in the major for Global Studies! Recently I've been feeling that I might not be good enough to get to where I want and I just wanna say your video made me feel a little less anxious, thank you! Im about to go binge your videos

[@user-zg1jw3kd2b]

I'm 17 and also going to do global studies and want to be a FSO😳

[@kazivoire4680]

omg that's actually super cool haha would love to see where we are in 10 years

[@heymstraveler]

Awww thanks so much!!! This is the best comment ever. You will do great things! I am cheering you on. Stay tuned, more videos are coming out! You got this!!! Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@heymstraveler]

I am cheering you on too!!!!! You got this!!!! What kind of videos do you want to see?

[@heymstraveler]

I love the support! Cheering you both on!

[@defAngel]

I’m scheduled to take my Foreign Service Officer Test on 2/3/2022. I’m excited about the opportunity but I’m also nervous because I can’t seem to find a study guide. How do I study for the test? 🤔 Update: the very next video that I saw from you is “how to prepare for the FSOT” 😆 thank you so much. I’m a new subscriber. Love the channel.

[@Dan-hd8ud]

Wishing you the best of luck! Crush that test!

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Hope it helped! Wishing you all the best!

[@heymstraveler]

Love the spirit!

[@ariescorpioqueen]

Update please!

[@wes6409]

Updateee 😅😅😅😅

[@Hhhhh-hz6zp]

Hi! How would you recommend getting experience to become a foreign service officer?

[@willowsong5957]

Hi, I am a student who currently taking my career life courses. I really want to become a diplomat ever since I was a little girl. However before watching your video I really have no idea what steps should I take to accomplish my dream. Your video really helps me a lot thank you:)

[@heymstraveler]

Great! I am glad this video was helpful. Wishing you all the best :-)

[@catalyzinginspiration]

This really is a great video. Hi Willow! I mentor students and clients to get jobs overseas. I'd be more than happy to coach you. www.catalyzinginspiration.com

[@christinafomunyoh331]

Hello! I love your videos so much, they are so so helpful. Is there a way that I would be able to contact you/do you have a platform for some questions? I would love to connect with you and ask more questions if I am able to! Thank you!

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Christina! Sure, what are your questions? Also, you can feel free to drop me at message through my site: heymstraveler dot com. Thank you!

[@bhoddd]

I am a final year PPE student this is truly my dream! I

[@heymstraveler]

Great! You can do it!! Cheering your on.

[@rolandorodriguez7450]

Hello, I'm looking to be a U.S diplomat next year and most likely will be taking the exam this coming June. I would like to connect with more U.S diplomats and wonder what blog sites you recommend?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! There is a list of blogs: afsa.org/foreign-service-blogs

[@ZaynabSorkho]

Hi Ms.Traveler I’m a 16 year old living in the Middle East and I am stressing a lot about joining the UN, mostly because I don’t know if it’s possible to work at 16 but there are a bunch of other reasons to, one of them being the fact that I am living in the Middle East second being I am 16 and can’t afford traveling anywhere and lastly being I don’t even know where to start and I’m scared I’m wasting my time even tho I will be studying social studies at uni..so I was wondering can you help me out?

[@fotimazuhra3975]

hi thank you so much for the video, i have to sart sixthform which is a 2 year college sort of thing here in the uk and i have to take uni afterwards, but i was just wondering which subjects that i shoud chose, hope to get a reply thanks

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thanks for watching! Have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLSiGSij7OomtU&t

[@JorellB488]

Hi i was just wondering during your training and test in washington D.C. does the government take care of lodging and everything? Or do you pay out of your own pocket?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! It depends. During A 100 if you lived far enough from DC, then yes, lodging was taken care of.

[@RahulRoy-nu1tt]

hi. what are the 13 dimensions you were talking about? I didn't see anything related in the description box.

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks for letting me know!! I will be sure to put that information back in the description. But until I am able to, check out this link: careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/officer/13-dimensions/

[@nourdeen5901]

I appreciate your video a lot. Quick question, do they accept people over 40's? I appreciate you.

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful. and Yes! Please visit the following link: careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/officer/who-we-look-for/

[@marriagebeforesex]

What is the minimum standard qualification of being a diplomat?

[@Eva-lq3ez]

Hey Ms traveler thanks for the video, I wanna know if it’s too old for me to join the diplomatic field at the age of 37 ? Thanks and bless you sister i wish you all the best ❣️

[@heymstraveler]

Absolutely not! You can do it, cheering you on!

[@Eva-lq3ez]

@@heymstraveler thank you you made my day ♥️🙏🏻

[@heymstraveler]

@@Eva-lq3ez You got this!

[@KidsAcademy_TV]

Can a US permanent resident work in US ambassy???

[@StellaKaka-rk2jo]

Am still in school and i really want to be a dipomat apart from international relations and diplomacy which course can i link with it??

[@aneymini4243]

Many r doing diplomacy course such as best diplomats from turkey,dubai,singapore. My question is can they enter foreign ministry without being a civil service cadre?

[@ranesachakma8539]

Hello there,I am 18 and next year I will be joining college/uni,and i wanna become a diplomat,and i am thinking to have international relations and public administration for my BA as Majors,can you please please tell me what are the steps/exams i need to go through to become a diplomat?ex:after my Bachelor's what will i have to study and do for being a diplomat, please replyy,i am here with lots of confusion😭😭

[@swatigusain3490]

Hello, I am from India and I aspire to join the US embassy in New Delhi..I have applied for a job that fits my requirements but it’s been a month and I haven’t received any mail from the HR. Please help me.

[@samykhan7525]

i am invited to turkey diplomat on 27 feb with pretty amount of budget i am confuse shall i go or not

[@justcuz75]

I just passed my OA but i have a specialist position.

[@heymstraveler]

Congrats!! Hope to see you around :-)

[@mateusborges6465]

I'm from Brazil and I want to be a Brazilian diplomat.

[@heymstraveler]

You can do it!! Thanks for watching!

[@infiniteworld1232]

Hi do you know Dr Gurtaaj Singh Sidhu-cardiologist US diplomate. He is disappeared from my life and I didn’t know how is he?

[@cjh6678]

So i'm a retired military vet of 20 years. Would my service help me along in the process? I still have my secret clearance as well.

[@heymstraveler]

Hello, thank you so much for your service! Please see this link: careers.state.gov/faq-items/are-veterans-given-hiring-preference/

[@cjh6678]

@@heymstraveler you’re more than welcome and thank you for the link!

[@maryfenunez]

can i ask is there age limit?

[@allsmiles3281]

❤.

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks for commenting! 💛💛💛💛💛✨

[@thomas2732]

Hi Chelsea! Could you tell me how a person finds out the names of our diplomats? Thanks!

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Diplomats in Residence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqSvo4etoc6YY6c

[@user-im9yv8xs5b]

I have a question for you ? If you answer it i will be glad. First one My name is Hassan i am a medical student, i have a girlfriend she studies in Russia to be a diplomat. If we some day in the future wil marry how we work in one country not she will work in USA and not i will work in Germany like that, I wanna that we work in same country and wanna live together. Could you explaint something about that ?

[@LadyL31786]

I was just thinking this, can you be a diplomat in 2 different countries?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thanks for your comment. Please see: fam.state.gov/fam/07fam/07fam0080.html#:~:text=e.,consular%20protection%20to%20individuals%20overseas.

[@jeffreyd3499]

Hello darling. I am about to aplly universities so and i want to become ambassador can u reccomend me some universities? Please.

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Jeffrey! There's a ton of universities out there. It alls depends on your preferences.

[@elephantc0ck240]

fuck im nervous

[@Jamila91100]

Hi is this Job a 40 hour week job?

[@heymstraveler]

Hi! It depends. It can be longer sometimes

[@afrojaparvin2897]

After completing barrister can I apply for diplomat

[@heymstraveler]

Hello, I know in the United States if someone completes law school and takes the bar they can certainly apply.

[@asciaakeff4896]

Can I nominate to become an ambassador to the United States if my father and mother do not have American citizenship?

[@annamee4555]

Do you have an american passport if not the answer is no.

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! What matters is if you have to have U.S citizenship

[@annamee4555]

Intresting point of view 😂

[@MImi-wq7js]

Hii maaam I really really need ur help I really want to be a diplomat to the United States. But am in Nigeria studying for bachelor degree in international relations. But I believe I will do my masters in usa. .I really want to work in foreign affairs in usa. Pls help and guide me... And again am learning digital marketing and forex trading,can I also be a diplomat and a marketer and a forex trading since working in the foreign affair in usa is 50hours weekly. And pls can u tell m d salary range weekly plss I really need guide pls Is the fsot exam difficult I also want to be a diplomat, international lawyer and a military analyst I am studying international relations for Bachelor degree and I will study Diplomacy and military affairs in Hawaii Pacific university in usa Or juris doctor law Pls guide me

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thanks for your comment! I made a few videos you might be interested in: How to figure out what to do with your life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLbnpWdgLejqMk Info on FSOT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKcamaumqalhMk International lawyer story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Xcf5aAjpqrhas Cheering you on!

[@MImi-wq7js]

@@heymstraveler can I v ur contact ma'am pls🥺

[@gwynethkamiya6252]

Can diplomats still cosplay???

[@benniegant]

:)

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@jesusinablackman2675]

The best thing to do is to study with the UN 🇺🇳

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

This is my first day in the Zen robe, in the USA 最初今日に米国 禅フクチャラです 皆楽しから 私めいそうがそして ときどき電話使います めいそう間に! Everyone is enjoying watching me meditate, and then take my cell phone out (they say they've all seen this in commercials), then meditate... Raving zen monk 禅似合ってる祭りために They're just saying Ideally traditionally no, but this is just a different school Of proverbs I honor my ancestors in Japan but here I just play a missionary role, spreading Buddhism and Shinto (spirits of　尊厳地球) No one knows me, "君専門家いますでも 真で命の祭り そうです" "You are a zen monk, but you are the life of the party!" The other japanese Shinto missionaries are keeping in touch by email All the are saying is Of course black AND white ~ BodhisattvaBlog (HEALTH- This is someone journalling during a huge party while dancing lightly - Zazen as dance) Eventually they will tell me things about america they say first impressions are not really total.. if we stay Petruccio & Modulate - song: Missing (Ninja lvl. - both countries 同じです) Integral to world diplomacy relations (Diplomacy WHILE we rave JR) JP to USA: I FEIGN to say I want the vacation! I truly WOULD if I didn't have it all at shin already (literally astrological- we are MATCHING you by gravity, the two lands are connected spiritually!) 喉:xXSO MORE FOREST - COMING SPRINGXx That's all they were saying The song.. seems like a toy But the reflexes are so profound The raves are wise.. it came down to throat chakra.. OFFICIALLY the OFFICIAL raves are... ECO BOOSTERS ECO.FRIENDLY:)))する