I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at U.S. Department of State (Washington, DC)
Interview
You are called to Washington, which is on your dime. There are two interviewers who take turns asking job specific questions and general ones. After which you have to write an essay.chosen from a list of subjects related to the job you are applying for. After all of this you are given a score and told if you made it. If you succeed, in processing including fingerprinting for the background check is initiated.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can not reveal interview questions, must sign confidentiality agreement.