Who is a diplomat?
A: According to the Oxford Dictionary, diplomat is an official representing a country abroad
What does diplomats do?
A: Below are the responsibilities of diplomats:
1. They should inform their government on what is happening in the country they work in.
2. Make suggestions on how to develop relations with that state and promote their own country 3. Advocate the interests of their country and its citizens in the foreign state.
Their mission must be positive; they should always try to dampen the situation
instead of escalating it.
Is it difficult?
A: Yes but diplomats must learn how to handle their works wisely. Below are some of the challenges that they might face in the future :
1. To be sent to an unexpected country
2. Safety is unsecured (if they are in the middle of wars for example)
3. Diplomatic practice has become complex and difficult to execute
How to be a diplomat?
A: It depends on from which country you are. If you are from the USA, you need to to pass the multi-part Foreign Service exam. Generally, the majors that one must have is unnecessarily important. There are some skills that diplomats must have to make their work much more easier :
1. Language skill
2. Communication skill
3. Persuading skill
4. Diplomatic skill
Is it fun?
A: Of course it is fun because you can travel to a lot of countries while you are working.
"And then of course, there’s the travel, which can range from the mundane and limited to exotic and too frequent. For example: since arriving in Barbados, I’ve been to Antigua twice, Dominica twice, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia twice and St. Vincent, all within less than 5 months – but I’ve not seen much of any of them, thanks to meetings and report-writing" - Doug Holland
How much is a diplomat's salaries?
A: It depends on your country. Below is rough details on the starting salaries.
A: According to the Oxford Dictionary, diplomat is an official representing a country abroad
What does diplomats do?
A: Below are the responsibilities of diplomats:
1. They should inform their government on what is happening in the country they work in.
2. Make suggestions on how to develop relations with that state and promote their own country 3. Advocate the interests of their country and its citizens in the foreign state.
Their mission must be positive; they should always try to dampen the situation
instead of escalating it.
Is it difficult?
A: Yes but diplomats must learn how to handle their works wisely. Below are some of the challenges that they might face in the future :
1. To be sent to an unexpected country
2. Safety is unsecured (if they are in the middle of wars for example)
3. Diplomatic practice has become complex and difficult to execute
How to be a diplomat?
A: It depends on from which country you are. If you are from the USA, you need to to pass the multi-part Foreign Service exam. Generally, the majors that one must have is unnecessarily important. There are some skills that diplomats must have to make their work much more easier :
1. Language skill
2. Communication skill
3. Persuading skill
4. Diplomatic skill
Is it fun?
A: Of course it is fun because you can travel to a lot of countries while you are working.
"And then of course, there’s the travel, which can range from the mundane and limited to exotic and too frequent. For example: since arriving in Barbados, I’ve been to Antigua twice, Dominica twice, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia twice and St. Vincent, all within less than 5 months – but I’ve not seen much of any of them, thanks to meetings and report-writing" - Doug Holland
How much is a diplomat's salaries?
A: It depends on your country. Below is rough details on the starting salaries.
The USA
$ 38,394 - $56,383 (Foreign Service Diplomatic) |
United Kingdom
£ 21,000 - £25,000 (Diplomatic Service Operational Officer) |
Australia
$ 43,368 - $47,364 (APS Level 1) |
Canada
$30,000 - $ 45,000 ( Junior Foreign Service Officer) |