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What makes an application stand out

• A third language

  Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Hindi all show up in posting requirements.

• Time living abroad

  Exchange, work or volunteering. It proves you can function far from home.

• Trade or business background

  Trade commissioners are the largest single stream and think commercially.

• Public service experience

  Working elsewhere in government first is a very common route in.