If you have found a role as a Diplomatic Service Officer which you would like to apply for then you should be aware that the role involves protecting British people abroad, their interests and providing support and advice to officials as required.
You must have excellent communication skills to do this role as well as be able to think clearly and carefully as some situations may be of a delicate nature. A career with the Foreign Office usually requires you to work in the UK for a period of 3 years prior to being able to take a post abroad but this is good grounding and experience for a long career.
If you have seen a role for which you would like to apply for, please see the below covering letter you can use as a guide.
Cover Letter: Diplomatic Service Officer
Dear Sir/Madam,
Application for a Diplomatic Service officer
I would like to apply for the position of Diplomatic Service Officer which I have seen advertised (where) (when).
My previous experiences have been in a research and administrative environment where I have supported a number of different Managers. I enjoy researching and feel that I am a very thorough person and ensure that I do my work accurately and effectively.
I am a confident communicator and have dealt with many different levels of personnel and feel confident doing this. I have always had a keen interest in politics and did (a course, degree with a politics element? only if this is true).
My long term career plan would be to gain some experience of working in another country and I am open to any roles where I can continue my learning and become a valuable member of the team.
Please find enclosed my latest CV. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer anything you may want to know.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
NAME SURNAME
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