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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.
<a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/careers/1891-step-1-learn-about-government-careers”>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?
bigtoughkind
about 1 year ago
2 comments
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?
jbazile
about 1 year ago
2 comments
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?
kerlevin
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Very interesting article. Thanks!
jmbyam4
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i'm a well rounded person with physical skills as well as a variety of trade skills
Oluranti
about 1 year ago
4 comments
nice one, i believe its gonna help me out in getting a nice job.
dathomas5
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I am looking for a new career, with the government, looking to grow working with the government
kcantr
about 1 year ago
4 comments
I am looking to start a new career, working for the government.
shaharvinda
about 1 year ago
4 comments
I am looking in to medical assistant, or Phlebotomist job
henryf760
about 1 year ago
48 comments
Not Gov't jobs that require a security clearance which a lot of Gov jobs do now days. I would suggest Dept. of Homeland Security maybe.
weng1976
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I want to inquire if I am not a us citizen, I can't apply in US gov't jobs?
scu
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Bravo
ladybar10dr
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hey! I am a soon to be graduating senior with a BA in history and government. I have a strong work history in account handling and customer service. I am looking for a federal job in the Los Angeles area. Anybody have any helpful information on where to begin? I’ve been using USAjobs, but again, it seems hard to even get a hit from there.
carakoch
about 1 year ago
2 comments
One of many resources on KSA's:
www.ksawriters.com
us_citzn
about 1 year ago
2 comments
To: mwredfern, very good advice. I have owned a successful business for 27 years and my heart is not in it now. I have been looking for the "perfect job" and applied for a few, but now I see to apply for more. I had a adjudications officer test about 3 weeks ago and not heard back yet. I figure the folks who did poorly knew after 2 weeks and some of us are getting our back-grounds checked and hopefully passed. I am the perfect government canidate...no arrests, great credit, great KSA's, married 25 years and willing to travel. I'll keep on plugging because of the above advice and yours. Thanks for th extra tips. cc
gcarter1974
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I did not find this very helpful. Some examples would be appreciated, especially where to begin networking and what a successful KSA should look like. Also, where do I present my KSA? I have been trying to apply through USAJOBS and have not seen where they have a place to present either a KSA or a cover letter. A more detailed description of the entire application process would also be a huge benefit.