8 Qualities of Overseas Employees US Embassy
8 Qualities of Overseas Employees
Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a
successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team:
Composure and Integrity. To stay calm, poised, and effective in stressful or difficult
situations; to be fair and honest.
Cultural Adaptability. To work and communicate effectively and respectfully with
others who are different (i.e. different gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, or
religion); to recognize and respect differences.
Change and Initiative. To accept change in the workplace; to accept work assignments
and persist in their completion to a high standard.
Experience and Motivation. To demonstrate knowledge and skills gained from previous
experience; to express motivation for joining the United States Embassy, Consulate, or
Mission.
Information Integration and Resourcefulness. To absorb local and United States
Government rules and regulation and apply them to work situations; to resolve problems
using available resources and within the rules/regulations provided.
Tactfulness. To speak and write respectfully as a representative of the United States
Embassy, Consulate, or Mission.
Planning and Organizing. To prioritize and order tasks effectively to maximize
efficiency.
Working With Others. To interact in a cooperative and harmonious way; to work
effectively as a team player; to establish positive relationships.
*Based on the 13 Dimensions – Foreign Service Officer Qualifications; adapted for Overseas Employees.
Source; US Embassy Ghana
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