Which Officer Career Track is Right for You?

Good decision! You’ve decided to pursue a Foreign Service career as an Officer. So, what comes next? You need to select a Foreign Service Officer career track.

There are five different Foreign Service Officer career tracks for you to choose from: Management, Economic, Consular, Political and Public Diplomacy.

Because it’s not possible to change your career track once you’ve selected it, this tool can help you find the track that best fits your skills and interests.

Take the quiz: Which Career Track is Right for You?

Important Notice on Your Career Track Choice

Some career tracks, currently Political and Public Diplomacy, attract far more candidates than others, meaning that, on a percentage basis, a smaller number of candidates for these career tracks are actually offered jobs. Please consider this information when you select a career track. If your skills and interests indicate an interest in multiple career tracks, you may want to consider the career track that offers the greatest chance of receiving a job offer.

You may also find a more thorough explanation of each career track in the Guide to the Foreign Service Selection Process (pdf).