HomeGlobal Community Liaison Office Key Topics ...Family Member Employment hide Family Member Employment The Global Community Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning. Family Member Employment FAQ's Early preparation and planning are key to a meaningful EFM employment transition. PREPARE FOR: Employment When Going to an Overseas Post Work Inside the Mission The Department of State is fully implementing the President’s January 20, 2025, Hiring Freeze . All recruitment and hiring for vacant federal civilian positions at the Department of State have been stopped, including EFM positions in missions overseas. Please contact GCLOaskEmployment@state.gov if you have questions or concerns. Work Outside the Mission Employment When Returning to the U.S. Key Employment Topics Global Employment Initiative Read more Employment at an Overseas Post Read more Employment in the United States Read more Employment Outside the Mission Read more Telework Overseas Guidance for Family Members Read more Bilateral Work Agreements and de facto Work Arrangements Read more Employment Overseas Employment at an Overseas Post Employment Inside the Mission Employment Outside the Mission Bilateral Work Agreements and de facto Work Arrangements Consular Affairs – Appointment Eligible Family Member Program Expanded Professional Associates Program (EPAP) Foreign Service Family Reserve Corps Guide to Reading the Family Member Employment Report (FAMER) Professional Associates Program (Hard-to-Fill) Telework Overseas Guidance for Family Members Transitioning from the Civil Service to Overseas Employment in the U.S. Employment Resources for Family Members Returning to the United States Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for Eligible Family Members and Employers The Network Evaluation of Foreign Degrees Professional Development and Planning GCLO’s Worldwide Family Member Employment Overview Global Employment Initiative Professional Development Fellowship Program Life Skills Training Training Resources for Family Members List of Bilateral Work Agreements and de facto Work Arrangements