Foreign Service OMS Podcast
Looking for an insider’s perspective on life as an Office Management Specialist (OMS) in the Foreign Service? The Foreign Service OMS Podcast is your go-to source for real stories, expert insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at this dynamic career.
Topics include:
✨ Rising as a leader in the OMS corps
🌍 The most exciting and unexpected assignments
💼 How OMS professionals shape their careers
Whether you're an aspiring OMS, a current executive assistant professional, or just curious about the world of diplomacy, this podcast is for you. Subscribe today and be part of the conversation! 🎧🌎
Producer Contact: fsomspodcast@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Foreign Service OMS Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 02. Research and Networking in Bidding: Winderlyn Shares Her Tips
Office Management Specialist Wenderlyn breaks down her career journey, sharing insider tips on excursion bidding, interview success, and strategic lobbying. Learn how to navigate the bidding cable, maximize networking opportunities, and leverag...
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Ep 10. From Non-profit Colleagues to FS OMS Friends: Stories from Brooke, Andrea, and Dolores
Inside the Foreign Service: Stories of Crisis, Resilience & ImpactIn this fun episode, we listen to stories from Andrea, Brooke, and Dolores—former NGO colleagues turned Foreign Service OMSs. From high-stakes evacuations to gl...
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Episode 10
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Ep 09. OMS Strategic Impact: Stories from Cheveda Fergerson
Cheveda, an accomplished Foreign Service Office Management Specialist, shares her career journey and insider insights into the OMS role. She breaks down the skills that helped her thrive in assignments across multiple countries, from mastering ...
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Episode 9
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Ep 08. Stories of an Entry-Level Foreign Service OMS with Sara Seymour
In this episode, Sara Seymour, a former service member turned entry-level OMS tells the story of her leap from the military to the Foreign Service. She shares the invaluable skills that made her transition seamless, the exciting career diversit...
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Episode 8
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Ep 07. From Foreign Service Direct-Hire to Military Spouse with Cindy Edwards
Cindy Edwards shares her experience as a Foreign Service OMS, discussing her career, assignments, working with different individuals, family life, and the highs and lows of her Foreign Service journey. We go into her decision to resign f...
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Episode 7
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