Category: Federal jobs

19 posts in Federal Jobs and Resume Writing Help.

• Federal Resume Writing: Using A Two Page Resume Is Acceptable And Shows You Have Value

  September 13, 2010

  Federal resume writing doesn't have to be any more difficult than writing a regular resume. A lot of people believe they have to write a very long resume in order to get the job. There are also some people who believe…

• Top 10 Federal Job Search Mistakes

  August 10, 2010

  Unfortunately, a number of different mistakes are made when people apply or search for federal jobs. In general, the same mistakes are made - and we are not even including mistakes made on Federal resume and ksa…

• Federal Job Application Do's

  June 29, 2010

  When applying for a federal job, using a standard resume format just won't work. The application process is significantly different from that of the private sector. To make your task as a job seeker easier a universal…

• Pros of Federal Jobs

  May 3, 2010

  One employer that will always be hiring in your area is the local government, as long as you have a good Federal resume. For this reason it is almost always desirable to work in government, but there are a few other…

• Military to Federal Transition How To

  April 27, 2010

  The transition from the military to the private sector is never easy. Somebody who has spent his or her entire adult life in the military finds the civilian world quite a jungle to confront. However, with sufficient…

• Some Good Entry-level Federal Jobs

  April 20, 2010

  Having a job in the Federal department has some advantages over the private, NGO and other sectors. The jobs tend to be stable and one’s probability of rising up the ranks is more realistic. There is no likelihood of…

• Security Clearance Guide

  April 6, 2010

  Are you currently seeking Federal employment or, perhaps, looking for a career in the military? If so, you will need to familiarize yourself with the subject of security clearances. Without being approved for a security…

• The Veteran's Preference

  March 26, 2010

  Veterans' preference is a program wherein veterans who have received a honorable discharge will receive either a 5 or 10 point privilege. Veterans should indicate on the Federal resume that they are eligible and are…

• Federal Job Application Tips

  March 22, 2010

  Even in these recessionary times, the federal government is still hiring employees precisely because government work never stops for as long as there are people to serve. However, you will find that Federal employment…

• Top 5 Federal Job Search Mistakes

  March 11, 2010

  Here are some of the most common mistakes Federal job seekers make, which result in not getting selected for interviews: Not following the guidelines included in the Federal vacancy annuncement (even if you are the best…

• How to Get a Government Job

  February 16, 2010

  Working with the government is an enriching experience; it also provides security of tenure and benefits that private companies cannot match. Apart from a secured future, government employees also have opportunities to…

• What Government Healthcare Jobs are Available

  February 2, 2010

  There is a major job shortage in the nation today, even among those who have high end degrees and certifications. As you've probably figured out, even though you have the education and the experience, you might still…

• Getting a Federal Job to be protected against recessions

  January 14, 2010

  There are several reasons you might want to get Federal employment. First, you might feel very patriotic and might want to work for Uncle Sam. Then there are the benefits that are great. Also, when it comes to money,…

• The Senior Executive Service

  December 18, 2009

  The SES Provides Top Level Government Management The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 established the Senior Executive Service (SES) , which became effective July 13, 1979. The goal was to "ensure that the executive…

• The Federal job vacancy announcement overview

  November 25, 2009

  Before you start looking for your dream job with Uncle Sam, it is essential to understand the Federal job overview, which is a page introducing each opening on the official government job site, USAJobs. This page…

• The Information Technology Exchange Program

  October 21, 2009

  The Information Technology Exchange Program (ITEP) gives private industry and Federal agencies an opportunity to learn from each other. If you are looking for an exciting new professional development opportunity with…

• Top Federal Job Fields

  October 15, 2009

  Here is a list of the fields that are currently in high demand whithin the government: * Health care * IT * Homeland Security * HR * Accounting * Intelligence * ScienceNot on

• Government Job Interview Preparation Tips

  October 14, 2009

  Even though government resumes are different from private sector resumes, when it comes to preparing for interviews, the process is the same. First you need to prepare a summary of your Federal resume so that whenever…

• Top 10 Cities for Government jobs

  October 13, 2009

  Here is a list of the cities that offer the highest concentration of Federal jobs. If you're interested in getting a Federal job, you might consider relocating to one of these cities: Washington, DC San Antonio, TX…