<p>Most ambassadorships are appointive positions. You can read the bios of current US ambassadors here: [Biographies</a> Listed by Title or Country](<a href=“http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/c7647.htm]Biographies”>http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/c7647.htm)</p>
<p>If you are interested in a career with the US State Dept. as a Foreiogn Service Officer check this link: [Careers[/url</a>]</p>
<p>If a UN job interests you, see this link: [url=<a href=“http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/workabroad.shtml]How”>How to Pursue a Career with the United Nations or Other International Humanitarian Organizations]How</a> to Pursue a Career with the United Nations or Other International Humanitarian Organizations](<a href=“We apologize for the inconvenience... - United States Department of State”>Job Seekers - United States Department of State)</p>
<p>Also, see my posts in these threads:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/902677-political-science-vs-international-relations.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/other-college-majors/902677-political-science-vs-international-relations.html</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/749245-undergraduate-foreign-policy-schools.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/749245-undergraduate-foreign-policy-schools.html</a></p>