Government is recruiting for skills it says are in short supply. Some current and former Foreign Service officers say those skills weren't scarce until recently

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · 5 ноября 2026 г. · 8 мин

The State Department is turning to a lateral-entry hiring program to bring in specialized talent. The American Foreign Service Association argues another option is finding ways to bring back experienced professionals who recently left government service. Joining me now is John Dinkelman, president of the American Foreign Service Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .