Just curious.
Embassies & Consulates - 3 Answers
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1 :
it wouldn't hurt, but it really depends on what work you're doing in the embassy. Some positions require language skills, some don't. Support staff, particularly if hired locally, usually have to be fluent in both languages.
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If you are an FSO you will normally attend an intensive language training course in the local language before you get posted abroad
3 :
That depends on what kind of a job you'd be doing there. Some of their positions require good Icelandic skills, while other positions don't require applicants to speak Icelandic. When they put up job ads you can usually see whether Icelandic skills are required for the job. They usually describe the requirements and job duties pretty well. For vacanices, see the website of the US embassy in Iceland: http://iceland.usembassy.gov/vacancies.html
