Essay for Job Application

Hi, I appreciate if you could have a look at my essay and give your comments. The deadline is April 14th and this is my third attempt to enter the service.

Thank you in advance.

Topic: Why do you want to join the foreign service?

To answer the question, I am applying to join the foreign simply because I believe I can contribute to my country in the spectrum of foreign affairs.

Allow me to elaborate.

My passion towards the study of international relation can be traced back in my school days when I learned from history how the relation between x country and y country to the relation between x country and z country is vital for a thriving economy and national security. I scored an A for the subject and then proceeded to read law at the x university.

In university, I have the honour to study Public International Law under the inspiring lecture of Prof. Dr. x , a notable academician and active presenter at the x Conference among others. I had excelled the course in both semesters with B and A- respectively. My understanding of the relation between community of nations grew as I learned about the law that governs the workings of the world and how (my country) fits in the big picture.

It took more than passion to work in foreign affairs. Through years of reading law and my stint at a legal firm as Pupil in Chambers, I have acquired the necessary advocacy skill and fortitude to meet my assignment. I am exposed to the drafting and interpretation of the law and policy as well as the effects and implications of legal documents.

I am able to converse and write in both x and English language. By virtue of my academic background, I have the basic understanding of Arabic language which I see as an advantage for a career in the foreign service. The international setting provided by my university allows me to be comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment. I am a frequent audience at various public forums on international law at the university and I always kept abreast of the international issues particularly the one which (my country) is interested.

I am fortunate to be blessed with an athletic figure of 5’9 in height and 58kg in weight which allows me to do extremely well in competitive sports being in the champion team at a number of basketball tournaments since 2005 until throughout my varsity years. I also swim and play table tennis on a regular basis. I believe in an active lifestyle and see sport as a way to socialize whilst strengthening my network with fellow associates.

Beside sports, I find pleasure by being an active volunteer in community service where I had been awarded Gold Certificate of Achievement in Community Service in 2010 by the x institute. The experience provides me the opportunity to learn how to liaise with non-governmental organization as well as government department in organizing humanitarian events.

I want to join the foreign service because of its outstanding achievement in projecting and promoting (my country)’s interests at an international level. I want to be a part of the machinery that safeguard the national interest and contribute toward a just and equitable community of nations.

Given my passion in the international relation sphere complemented by my academic qualifications and skills, I am confident that I will bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the foreign service.