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Ten Steps to Getting a Government Job

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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.

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rimmer1204

over 5 years 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.
vonnie1

over 5 years 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.
mccoy7590

over 5 years ago

2 comments

Thanks very informantive
srana

over 5 years ago

2 comments

Thank you! Find me Federal Job.
suzan

over 5 years ago

2 comments

thank you very much
Sanjarbek

over 5 years 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
Sanjarbek

over 5 years 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
tguido

over 5 years ago

2 comments

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

over 5 years ago

10 comments

Thanks, no longer I am interested
Reading12

over 5 years 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
msafire

over 5 years 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.
sandradj

over 5 years ago

4 comments

This information was very informative - Thank You !!!
sandradj

over 5 years ago

4 comments

This information was very informative -
Thank You
Trinamarie58

over 5 years ago

4 comments

thanks!
Trinamarie58

over 5 years ago

4 comments

Thanks