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Ten Steps to Getting a Government Job

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 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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    steve1228

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    Well, I am getting ready to retire in June of 2008 and hope to pursue a government/civil service occupation.

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    rimmer1204

    about 1 year ago

    10 comments

    It's a good start, but I got lots of good advice from previously posted comments (especially from mwredfern) to help balance it out. Just my luck; I'm just beginning to look around, and the comments disagree with the article. At least the first few steps mentioned in the article seem to meet with the approval of experienced govt. employees.

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    vonnie1

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    I served in the Army for 6 years and am looking to make more money doing something I love and that's servicing others.

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    mccoy7590

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    Thanks very informantive

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    srana

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    Thank you! Find me Federal Job.

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    suzan

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    thank you very much

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    Sanjarbek

    about 1 year ago

    6 comments

    and sorry for disturb again, that i am really good in software can use everything and till learning python , c++ , lisp,3deMAX. I have a lot of works in past with volunteer experiense and can serve for every one with my job. sincerely Sanjarbek

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    Sanjarbek

    about 1 year ago

    6 comments

    Thank you a lot for attention, but i am from Uzbekistan and want to join. Can i work in USA? sincerely Sanjarbek

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    tguido

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    This was very helpful information hopefully by the time I plan to relocate this will come in handy.

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    mendoza

    about 1 year ago

    10 comments

    Thanks, no longer I am interested

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    Reading12

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    I hope I can find something in the Government or local Federal job some where but I will be moving to South Carolina areas in the county of Pickens and Oconee soon or at least by the year 2010. I am excellent in 10-Key, Excel, Word for Microsoft. Thank you

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    msafire

    about 1 year ago

    2 comments

    VERY Helpful article. In particular the advice to call to follow up. That is the step I likely have been missing, so I apprechiate this article.

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    sandradj

    about 1 year ago

    4 comments

    This information was very informative - Thank You !!!

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    sandradj

    about 1 year ago

    4 comments

    This information was very informative -
    Thank You

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    Trinamarie58

    about 1 year ago

    4 comments

    thanks!