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Ten Steps to Getting a Government Job

Ten Steps to Getting a Government Job

Kyle Stone | GovCentral Contributing Writer

September 18, 2007

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 5: Network for Success

Step 6: Getting Ready for the Exams

Step 7: Write Your KSAs and Cover Letter

Step 8: Time to Apply

Step 9: Taking the Oath: Security, Confidentiality, and Ethics

Conclusion: Are You Successful? Can You Advance?


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    lalitbhola81

    about 1 month ago

    1 comment

    can anyone help me out how to get excellent govt. job with excellent opportunity where i can prove myself mail me at lalitbhola81@mail.com
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    syedrahamath

    about 1 month ago

    1 comment

    looking for government jobs
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    ranankareddy

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    i looking for government carrier
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    ranankareddy

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    i am looking for government employeement
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    dhara

    about 1 month ago

    1 comment

    I am looking to start a new career, working for the government.
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    arnoldjimenez23

    2 months ago

    2 comments

    i am a filipino, my experience is on banking, am i still legible to work as a us navy? how? is the process too long for me? help, thanks in advance.
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    rvpublication

    2 months ago

    1 comment

    How do you know what jobs you can do with what education. And if you passed a test and took an oath for a postal exam ten years ago can you still be elligible for more without an extra exam unless you up grade or get into another field.
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    contractor79

    2 months ago

    1 comment

    worthless article. If you want real information, you should visit OhMyGov.com At least they put some thought into what the are writing.
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    joseph1766

    3 months ago

    1 comment

    Hi'' thank you for your information.
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    eshoulars

    3 months ago

    1 comment

    Hello out there. I've been trying to become a government employee for over 2 years and I'm finding it quit difficult because of my banking background history. If someone can give me some advice or help on what to do to change my career from one to the other I would greatly appreciate it.
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    KODA

    3 months ago

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    I enjoy seeing the many choices of job listings, as well as great information tips to land a better paying position, or when choosing a new direction in employment. Thank You; for keeping us in the know! KODA
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    bigtoughkind

    3 months ago

    1 comment

    I like the steps this site and specifically that article provides. I think it correctly identifies successes and red flags to look for on the federal job quest. I haven't read it entirely. Does anyone know how I as a disabled individual can simplify the good federal job availability bank for those in my area(San Antonio or Austin)? What about part-time job availability as I continue?
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    jbazile

    3 months ago

    1 comment

    I have registered as instructed. The initial representation advises that this is a direct resource towards applying for a government job. Is this just another informational website? Where do I go from here?
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    kerlevin

    3 months ago

    1 comment

    Very interesting article. Thanks!
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    jmbyam4

    3 months ago

    1 comment

    i'm a well rounded person with physical skills as well as a variety of trade skills

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