US Foreign Service interview Shaw

The transcript discusses the selection process for a prestigious position, emphasizing the importance of character and personality alongside academic performance. It highlights the use of specific resources for international law queries and outlines the rigorous selection process where only a few candidates are chosen to represent the government, culminating in the embossing of the Vice counsel's commission with the Great Seal of the United States.

Why is character and personality important in the selection process?

• They are more important than the written test score.

• They are considered only if the written test score is low.

• They are not considered at all.

• They are only important for certain positions.

Which book is recommended for questions in international law?

• Moore's International Law Digest

• The Bluebook

• The Federalist Papers

• Black's Law Dictionary

How many applicants are typically accepted each year?

• 25

• 10

• 100

• 50

What signifies the successful candidate's eligibility to represent the government?

• A letter of recommendation

• A certificate of completion

• The Vice counsel's commission embossed with the Great Seal

• A verbal confirmation

What is the approximate number of applicants each year?

• 2000

• 500

• 1000

• 1500