Troy Herrera Learning Framework Career Research Project Mark Lippert recuperating after a murder attempt by a S Korean sympathizer As you can see from the previous slide being an ambassador is an unpredictable and perilous career ID: 265718
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Diplomacy, Diplomats and Ambassadors
Troy HerreraLearning Framework Career Research Project
Mark
Lippert
recuperating after a murder attempt by a S. Korean sympathizer Slide2
As you can see from the previous slide, being an ambassador is an unpredictable and perilous career…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCw99k9wzAsSlide3
International Relations International Relations - a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations (Dictionary.com) Common jobs in the field – Diplomat, Management Consultant, Journalist
Specific Career- UN Ambassador Slide4
RequirementsBasic requirements: Bachelor’s degree in politics, history and/or international relations
Broad spectrum of knowledge on certain countriesExtensive work experience on the field of foreign services Older than 21 and younger than 60 to qualify as an eligible candidate Communication skills, literary proficiency in more than one language
Initiative and Leadership Qualities
No professional exams neededSlide5
Salaries for ambassadors...Ambassadors are classified as senior foreign service employees. The 2010 through 2012 minimum pay for ambassadors is $119,554 a year. The maximum is $179,700. The State Department is one of many governmental agencies that have adopted a certified performance appraisal system. This system allows an ambassador's base salary to exceed the established maximum based on merit or value to the mission, but it may not go over the salary set for the Vice President of the United States, which was $230,700 a year as of 2011.
In addition to base pay, ambassadors are also paid a “danger pay.” Danger pay is based on how dangerous the country is to live in. Slide6
Locations
Currently, there are US ambassadors in all but 28 countries. However, there is a little twist as to where you would be designated. Sometimes, becoming an ambassador can be a lengthy and arduous process. Possibly the most challenging part of the process is being selected by the POTUS.