Publications and Online Resources

Transition Center e-News

Overseas Moves

Foreign Service Assignment Notebook: What Do I Do Now? - a comprehensive guide to preparing for an overseas move.
Where in the World Are You Going? (PDF) - activity book to help children ages four to nine prepare for overseas moves.

Cultural Resources

List of Cross-Cultural Books (PDF) - books on cultural and cross-cultural topics that are available at the Overseas Briefing Center.

Protocol

Protocol for the Modern Dipomat (PDF) - a booklet designed to help readers master the basics of diplomatic protocol,
Bibliography of Protocol Resources (PDF) - extensive listing of protocol-related books and Internet sites.

Job Search

Career Transition Center monthly newsletters - articles, resources, and announcements related to the job search process.

Training

Realities of Foreign Service Life - for all employees and family members of U.S. Government employees headed or already overseas. This resource provides users a true insight into what it is like to be part of the diplomatic community overseas and familiarizes them with the challenges and opportunities of this internationally mobile lifestyle.
Overseas Crisis Readiness - to help U.S. Government families and members of household prepare for a crisis overseas.
Special Education Needs Overseas Seminar - videos and resources for understanding how to proactively plan for a child's educational needs while overseas.
View the Training Toolkit for Foreign Affairs Agency Employees and Eligible Family Members.

Reference Materials

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms (PDF) - the symbols you need to know, from A (Bureau of Administration) to WTO (World Trade Organization).
YAHOO and Group Listings and Foreign Service Blogs
Foreign Affairs Offices and Organizations
LGBT Community in the Foreign Service (PDF) - A listing of Department of State and non-governmental resources, organizations, and groups relating to the LGBT Foreign Service community.

U.S. Department of State