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A;;c
;
Between
and
32 preferably,
but older candi-
dates
should bo
cons ide red
if they meet most
of the
following qualifications.
Family Status
:
IVhilo single persons
are
likely
to
have optimum mobility,
wc accept
that
there will
be relatively
few singles.
In
c.ise
of married
candidates,
it should bo recognized
that
a
spouse
wlio has potentially conflicting career
interests might
liindor assignments
abroad.
A CT candidate with several
small' children
should bo questioned carefully with
respect
to
motivation and mobility,
as
family
size may
restrict
flexibil_i-ty
in assignments.
Educati on
:
The minimum required
is
normally
a
Racholor
' s
degree
from on accredited
four-year
college,
preferably
from schools
which have
competitive
admission
criteria.
No particular
collcgo major
is preferred
but
candidate should
have better
than avorage
academic
record.
People who
"squcalcod
by"
in
collcg.o
should be
.
considered
onl>’
if they meet
the majority of
tho other qualifications.
Candidates without
a completed college education will
be considered
only when
other qualifications,
including
military
or other
\/ork experience
and
foreign
language
skills
aro exceptionally
impressive.
Military Experience
;
Very desirable.
Alternatively,
an
interest
in military
affairs
or military
history
is
also considered
as
helpful.
Foreign
l.an gimge:
Miglily desirable.
The
ideal
candi-
'date will
have
speaking
and
reading
ability
in
at
least
one
foreign
language.
Motivation
to
learn
foreign
languages
and overage
aptitude
are
required.
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Work
or
nxt r ncurriciilnr Hxporicncc
:
Very
dcsirnblc.
The
i^cal
candidate would have
a
ilocumented
history of
interests
and abilities
acquired
outside
the classroom.
TJic particular pursuits
arc
of 'lesser importance
than
reflections
of
••
lendership,
initiative,
versatility
and
accom-
plishment.
Interest
in
Foreign Affairs :
This
is
fundamental.
The
ideal candidate will
have had
some
forciy,n-
related background whether
as
a result
of
residence or study
in
a
foreign country,
military experience,
extensive tourism or
through academic pursuits.
Qualifications
in Physical
Sciences
or Rngineering
;
Highly desired,
particularly in combination
with
foreign area or foreign language experience
Interest
in Politics
and Socio-nconomics
:
Equally
fundamental
.
.
Politics
make
the world
go
round.
Socio- economical developments 'have
a vital
bearing
on politics
and
on policymaking.
The
understanding
of
the
interrelationships
of
these
factors
and
interest
in
influencing
them could
have
important bearing
on
the professional
success
of
the
candidate.
Mobility :
Essential.
This
Involves
not
only
the
willingness
to make ono move
to Washington,
D.C.,
but
a mental
attitude
of
readiness
to move
family and household
to
distant
parts
of
the
world
as
well
as
to different
cities within
the
United States.
• Good
H ealth
:
Essential,
for applicant
and
for
family.
In sum,
we
are
looking
for pcopl e
• oriented
indi-
viduals with drive,
enthusiasm and
n
niotivatioj\
for
sorvico.
The
ideal
candidate,
in addition
to
the
qviali-
fications
listed above,
would
be
an
ijulividiial who
is
imaginative,
creative,
resourceful,
with
self rdiscipl inc
,
common sense and good judgment.
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Wo
recognize
that there will be
few candidates
who will
have
all
of
the qualifications
listed
above.
V/hilc wo
cannot “cive"
on
the
requirements
for good
health and mobility,
tho other requirements
are
flexible
to
the extent
that
a
little
less
in
one
category may
be’ compensated
for by more
in another one.
Just
as
v/o oxpect
flexibility and versatility
from
the
candi-
dates-,
we
should
bo
flexible
in trying
to
fit qualifi-
cations
to .our varied requirements
for operational
personnel
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