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Ten Steps to Getting a Government Job
Kyle Stone | GovCentral Contributing Writer
You’re interested in working for the US government, but you’re not exactly sure what to do first. Maybe you’re having difficulty figuring out what type of government job would best match the skills that you have. What are the major branches of the Government? How many jobs are available? What agencies will be hiring rapidly over the next few years? Find out the essential information about a career for the government here.
Ten Steps to a Government Job is a comprehensive guide which will walk you through the path you should follow – from choosing a department, to understanding the ins and outs of the special benefits government employees receive – as you leverage your skills in order to get hired.
This FREE guide is available exclusively to GovCentral members. Follow these 10 steps to make your government job search more manageable.
Step 1: Learn About Government Careers
Step 2: Become Familiar with the Hiring Process
Step 3: Decide if You’re Ready
Step 4: Which Agency is Right for You?
Step 6: Getting Ready for the Exams
Step 7: Write Your KSAs and Cover Letter
Step 9: Taking the Oath: Security, Confidentiality, and Ethics
Conclusion: Are You Successful? Can You Advance?
lgreene4102
16 days ago
2 comments
why in the world do you allow someone to put a resume in one of these comment blocks? it's a tremendous misuse of space and certainly won't positively impress a potential employer
tdthomas
18 days ago
2 comments
I am interested!
luckyBUNNY43
20 days ago
2 comments
I,been unemployed for almost ayear and bills are constantly stacking yp I have a wife and 2 growing boys that have to eat and be clothed I have 15 years of truck driving exp along with shipping and receiving I had to surrender my vehicle as a result of my being laid off If there is anyone that could offer some assistance to my situation iwould be gratefully appreciated thank you brian o jones rozbrian@verizon.net
JimmyPeterson
20 days ago
2 comments
Suggestion for all of you wanting a Government job. CPOL.ARMY.MIL it is working for the Army and it's agencies. You may need to travel abroad or to another state to occupy a position; but there are allot of positons. You could be working as a Park Ranger under the Army Corps of Engineers... Key is don't be so picky about what you start out doing and use your skills and knowledge to advance... Once in, you can apply for other positions as they become available... These are GS positon and my require security clearences or other special considerations.
freedomfighter07
20 days ago
4 comments
I dont want to do any of this crap. I just want to go to work. I dont need a KSA and a cover letter to do the things nobody else wants to in the field.
vision20
21 days ago
20 comments
I can not wait forever,we need to know your decision soon.
NormaJean
21 days ago
4 comments
Step 10 is concluding with advancement.
demaionewton
21 days ago
2 comments
There's only 9 steps, but the title says 10 steps. Was the last one out for Savings?
dsandy
about 1 month ago
14 comments
Very good information, even if your still undecided.
Suewynne1
about 1 month ago
8 comments
http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html
http://www.opm.gov/index.asp
Suewynne1
about 1 month ago
8 comments
U. S. Census Bureau (866-861-2010)
www.census.gov/losangeles
Assistant Manager
1 year experience required
Closing date 6/1/2009
Must be U. S. citizen.
sernest992
2 months ago
2 comments
I have applied for several government jobs on-line and have not heard a thing back from anyone. Also I'm 50% disable. I have held several positions, section chief, flight chief, production supervisor, and program manager. My question why can't I get a real job. I also have a BA degree and also working on my MBA in human resource management. I have been out of work 10 months now, so where do I get a job.
RIDER
2 months ago
2 comments
I been working for Motor Vehicle Adminstration for 11yrs, but have been trying to get with the federal goverment now for the past 2yrs.
Freeflight71
3 months ago
2 comments
I have worked for the IRS as a tax examiner for two seasons about 4 years ago, since that time I have almost completed two years with a company called Synovate Inc. , that does Market reaserch, have also had experience as Assistant apartment Manager as well as 411 directory assistance.
bjm
3 months ago
4 comments
No one has spoken anything about the Seniors. What is happening, And who can I contact to find out about our future, If any?