From minimum wage to six figure incomes, high school diplomas to PhDs, you‘ll hear stories from individuals in their everyday work life. Whether you‘re at a point of making a career choice, or you simply like to hear what others are passionate about, Employed is about the workers who make up our nation‘s economy.
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From minimum wage to six figure incomes, high school diplomas to PhDs, you‘ll hear stories from individuals in their everyday work life. Whether you‘re at a point of making a career choice, or you simply like to hear what others are passionate about, Employed is about the workers who make up our nation‘s economy.
In the season 2 finale, we speak with a United States diplomat. Hear Nicole's experience of touring in Kenya and currently, South Korea. Learn about the process of becoming a diplomat, what an average day looks like in her position, and the advice she gives for anyone who thinks they might be interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Nicole's Foreign Service Timeline: https://nandm.sbitani.com/2017/01/my-foreign-service-timeline.html
Current information on FSO careers and application process:
https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/
Pickering Fellowship:
https://pickeringfellowship.org/
Rangel Fellowship:
https://rangelprogram.org/
Diplomats in Residence:
https://careers.state.gov/connect/dir/
GAO report on demographics and diversity:
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-515t
Tweet from Nairobi Comic-Con:
https://twitter.com/USEmbassyKenya/status/891303577628573702
Tianna Spears' account on being a Black Foreign Service Officer:
https://whatsupwithtianna.com/2020/05/30/what-do-i-want-from-white-people-an-illustration-on-being-black-in-america
That is it for season 2! Check back in June 2021 for season 3 when we talk with a flight attendant, attorney, new producer and more!
Employed
From minimum wage to six figure incomes, high school diplomas to PhDs, you‘ll hear stories from individuals in their everyday work life. Whether you‘re at a point of making a career choice, or you simply like to hear what others are passionate about, Employed is about the workers who make up our nation‘s economy.
