Experience and Motivation Flashcards
Why do you want to be an FSO at this time?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
We are done having kids and our youngest is now 3. I’m also in mid-career. Coming to the realization that money isn’t everything and certainly cannot buy meaningful experiences, I’m interested in working for a cause greater than myself and exposing myself and family to different cultures, languages, geographies, and ways of thinking.
Why do you want to join the FS?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
To serve my country. The US is engaged in regional and global conflicts that are at least as political as they are military. I believe that whenever and wherever we can, we should shape events to our own advantage. (pg. 3) Prevent war!
Why are you particularly interested in your cone?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
My work experience thus far has given me broad technical experience. I think I’m good at it and so being able to serve my country as an IMS is a win-win.
What plans do you have if you do not pass?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
How will you feel going from being an executive to a junior officer? Given your experience how do think you will handle working as a Junior Officer? What do you think about the pay cut you will be taking?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
In my current role as director of operations I “oversee” or manage 3 employees and 24 contractors yet I view my role as successful when they have the tools, decisions, direction, and input needed to get their jobs done. So my role is largley one of service. If I don’t perform well, the work they are doing will start to fall apart and cause other issues accross the organization. So I don’t really see a difference in my approach to my current role and the one as an FSS - IMS. I expect there to be more rigor around decision making through regulations, policies, standards, and procedures that must be followed. At times that might feel limiting but it also provides structure which helps with scalability (something that I love). I am not worried about the paycut. My wife and I rely on a single income today and we have been strategic and smart with how we spend our money. We have no debts except for our house so to us the benefits of travel and expsoure to all that the FSS life has to offer is worth the decrease in take-home pay.
Why do you want to work for the country?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
1) the United States of America stands as a beacon of hope and liberty around the world and I want to help represent it to the world.
2) my family loves to travel and experiencing different cultures is a priority of ours.
3) working as an IMS in the Foreign Service would allow me to use my Bachelors of Political Science education along with my Computer Management Information Systems (CMIS) minor.
4) It would allow me to make a small contribution to the world of diplomacy.
What are the things you look for in a job?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
Structure, responsibility, smart co-workers, challenges, prestige, ability to make a difference,
Describe your three greatest accomplishments to date.
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
Professionally: ITIL Gap Assessment. Transformational Change via ITIL at Liberty. Program Mgmt at Fruition. Personally: 3 kids.
In what ways would our agency benefit from hiring you?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
I have vast technical and project management experience so I bring a wealthy of diverse knowledge and experiences. From installing post office systems, desktop mgmt systems (SMS), installing and deploying SharePoint, TestCase management systems, campus financial card system implementation, Change Management & Project Management systems, process improvement projects, budget projects, IT audits (COBIT, ITIL, HIPPA, FERPA, GLBA, SOX, etc.), computer refresh cycle, etc. This would bring immediate lessons learned and value to the DOS that wouldn’t need training.
If hired, where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
In 5 years, I see myself getting tenure and on my third tour. At this point, I will be mentoring or coaching new junior specialists as I will have a good idea on how the FS works, what is expected, and how to work with all levels of the organization.
In 10 years, I will be mid-career and taking on strategic and critical assignments.
Why do you want to change jobs at this time?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
We are done having kids and our youngest is now 3. I’m also in mid-career. Coming to the realization that money isn’t everything and certainly cannot buy meaningful experiences, I’m interested in working for a cause greater than myself and exposing myself and family to different cultures, languages, geographies, and ways of thinking.
What work experience do you have abroad?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
NYU ServiceDesk implementation with AbuDhabi and Shanghai. Teaching english in Casablanca Morocco and Guong Zhou, China.
What is your greatest weakness? If we asked your boss to say something negative about you, what would he say?
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge, skills or other attributes gained from previous experience of relevance to the Foreign Service; to articulate appropriate motivation for joining the Foreign Service.
I have been told that I can be too hard on myself and at times, others.
