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I want to register for the Test but it seems like the website is always down...any idea what's going on?
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Jul 31, 2009 05:58
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I got past that after about 30 mins of trying on and off to get the site to load. After putting my name and address in and setting up an account name/password, I tried to hit "launch" to start the application. I got an error message saying the site was down for maintenance. 20 mins later I receive an email stating: "Dear FSOT applicant, Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Foreign Service. Your registration application has been successfully submitted. You will receive a separate email when scheduling begins for the October 2009 test window that will provide instructions on scheduling a test appointment. Scheduling begins approximately 5-6 weeks before the test window opens." So now I'm REALLY confused haha. Do they make it this hard intentionally? I just sent an email to the ACT people hoping they can figure out whats going on... when I try to go back to the act.org/fsot Site there's no place to even log in so how the heck am I supposed to get back to where I started?
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Jul 31, 2009 06:45
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Business of Ferrets posted:This sounds like wonderful practice for dealing with pretty much anything personnel or travel related at State. That's what my Dad said too haha... =\ Anyways, application is in. Wahoo! Went Economic. Grr8 fucked around with this message at 06:08 on Aug 1, 2009 |
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Aug 1, 2009 02:52
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How does one apply for DSS? I think it'd be great to work in an RSO office but don't know a lot about the application process.
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Jan 18, 2010 23:53
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In terms of security and such, should we be keeping our QEP results, and the fact that we're applying for FSO positions secret? I know that when applying for things like DSS they ask you not to tell people you're applying. I looked on the State site but didn't see anything really addressing this. My girlfriend's mom has some former foreign-service friends that she wants me to meet and talk to for preparation, and I don't think that would be a problem but I'd hate for some indiscretion to ruin my chances farther down the line.  Also, congratulations to everyone else who passed and condolences to those who didn't.
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Jan 28, 2010 00:50
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SWATJester posted:For those of you who have successfully navigated through the October 2009 FSOT Cohort: FSOA registration opened up today. You have until the 12th I believe. Get on it. Was just about to post this. Wahoo!
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Feb 8, 2010 17:59
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I'm taking the orals next week too. Wahoo!
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Mar 31, 2010 23:52
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Yup, Oct 2009 FSOT Economics Cone. Taking it on the 8th at Annex 44.
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Apr 1, 2010 06:54
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SWATJester posted:gently caress yeah. Congratulations!
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Apr 6, 2010 02:47
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Heyo, Meant to post earlier but got caught up in stuff at school. Went to the Orals last week and didn't pass. 5.1 total score. I passed the interview and case management, but apparently got sunk on the group exercise, which is really strange to me because I thought it went pretty well. I was contributing a good amount, asked some good questions and redirected conversations when they were wasting time. Maybe I was too passive or something, I'm not quite sure. I'm not too bummed about failing, but I can't really think of what I could have done better. The FSO position was something I was really hoping for and was probably romanticizing a little bit... and now I'm at a loss as to where I should look for a career. I'm graduating in May and was the youngest person in my group by far, but I was really hoping to jump into something like the State Department right after I graduate. Oh well. I doubt I'll take the test again. Lots of work and stress on top of school work for no result leaves a pretty bad aftertaste in my mouth. Congratulations to everyone who passed. I'll still be checking in this thread periodically to see how everyone is doing.On another note, it seemed like 1/4 of my Orals group had law degrees, and were struggling to find jobs elsewhere. It looks like you made a good decision swatjester, haha.
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Apr 12, 2010 03:38
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Now that my FSO hopes didn't pan out, I'm looking elsewhere for jobs in international development. Do you guys think I should mention the fact that I made it to the Oral assessment when writing cover letters, or should I not mention it at all seeing as I wasn't able to pass. I figure it shows an interest in the field... but I can see it as a negative as well. Thoughts?
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Apr 19, 2010 20:58
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