Questions and Answers about U.S. Department of State

Question 1

What are the minimum educational requirements to work for the state department. Currently I am working on my associates degree I wonder if choosing a particular major will be more useful than any major of my choice.

Asked March 2, 2017

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Answer · 2017-11-09

Strong College Back Ground
Being very initiative minded.
Showing support and talents in areas of operations

Question 2

How long does it take to get hired from start to finish? What are the steps along the way?

Asked August 10, 2016

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Answer · 2018-01-04

Can take 6 months to 1 year or more. Security clearance required which can add time to the hiring process.

Question 3

What is the interview process like?

Asked August 10, 2016

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Answer · 2018-04-26

My interview was for the Student Trainee (Passport) Pathways Internship program in Seattle, WA. My initial interview was mostly a behavioral style interview; asking questions regarding certain situations I may have been in customer service.

Question 4

How long does it usually take before a person hear back with their background check? And actually start the position?

Asked August 5, 2016

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Answer · 2017-12-06

6 to 12 months

Question 5

What would you suggest U.S. Department of State management do to prevent others from leaving?

Asked March 29, 2017

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Answer · 2017-11-27

More friendly. Everyone seems so uptight, no one talks, and unsettling.

Question 6

Why did you leave your job at U.S. Department of State?

Asked March 29, 2017

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Answer · 2017-10-17

Retirement

Question 7

How did you get your first interview at U.S. Department of State?

Asked July 6, 2016

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Answer · 2017-09-24

They got in touch with me from putting information about grand mother in the state department for help taking care of her.

Question 8

What benefits does the company provide?

Asked July 6, 2016

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Answer · 2017-11-28

Health insurance, paid time off, 20 local and US holidays per year, salary advance plan, overtime, etc.

Question 9

Does anyone have any experience working for the Dept. of State as a social worker?

Asked August 24, 2017

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Answer · 2018-01-08

There are opportunities for psychologists and social workers in the MED office

Question 10

How often do raises occur at U.S. Department of State?

Asked February 27, 2018

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Answer · 2018-09-07

On an annual basis.

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What are the minimum educational requirements to work for the state department. Currently I am working on my associates degree I wonder if choosing a particular major will be more useful than any major of my choice.

How long does it take to get hired from start to finish? What are the steps along the way?

What is the interview process like?

How long does it usually take before a person hear back with their background check? And actually start the position?

What would you suggest U.S. Department of State management do to prevent others from leaving?

Why did you leave your job at U.S. Department of State?

How did you get your first interview at U.S. Department of State?

What benefits does the company provide?

Does anyone have any experience working for the Dept. of State as a social worker?

How often do raises occur at U.S. Department of State?