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Career Diplomacy is an insider's guide to the Foreign Service as an institution, a profession, and a career. In this thoroughly revised third edition, Kopp and Naland provide an uptodate, authoritative, and candid account of the life and work of professional US diplomats, who advance and protect this country's national security interests around the globe. The authors explore the five career tracks consular, political, economic, management, and public diplomacy through their own experience and through interviews with more than a hundred current and former members of the Foreign Service. They lay out what to expect in a Foreign Service career, from the entrance exam through midcareer and into the senior service how to get in, get around, and get ahead.New in the third edition: A discussion of the relationship of the Foreign Service and the Department of State to other agencies, and to the combatant commands An expanded analysis of hiring procedures Commentary on challenging management issues in the Department of State, including the proliferation of political appointments in highlevel positions and the difficulties of running an agency with employees in two personnel systems (Civil Service and Foreign Service) A fresh examination of the changing nature and demographics of the Foreign Service
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the US Foreign Service'? A: 'Career Diplomacy' provides an insider's perspective on the Foreign Service, detailing the life and work of US diplomats and the various career tracks available.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Harry W. Kopp and Charles A. Naland.
- Q: What are the main career tracks discussed in the book? A: The book explores five career tracks: consular, political, economic, management, and public diplomacy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone considering a career in the Foreign Service? A: Yes, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding the requirements, challenges, and opportunities in a Foreign Service career.
- Q: What is the publication date of the third edition? A: The third edition of 'Career Diplomacy' was published on September 1, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Career Diplomacy' have? A: 'Career Diplomacy' contains 300 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What new content is included in the third edition? A: The third edition includes updates on hiring procedures, management issues within the Department of State, and an analysis of the Foreign Service's evolving nature and demographics.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding the entrance exam for the Foreign Service? A: Yes, the authors outline what to expect regarding the entrance exam and provide insights into the application process.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for current Foreign Service members? A: Absolutely, the book includes commentary and insights that can benefit both current and former members of the Foreign Service.