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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?
nordia
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I'm an honor student and recently graduated with a BA and have over 3 years of administrative experience and I know I'm doing everything right on my applications, I apply on usa.gov but I'm never as good as the other applicants, it's been about a year now and I still can't even get an interview, this is frustrating. It seems like you have to know someone from the inside to get a guaranteed interview, who else thinks this is true?
minamorts0115
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i have been working as a government employee in my country for almost 24 years now. I hope to try my luck in the States. This is the first time I had the courage to apply abroad. I am so overwhelmed that there are Filipinos able to make it legally and I am hoping to be among them. I am hoping I can be assisted/guided in applying.
shyla
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Foreigners/aliens coming in my country can get a job that fast especially in the field of sports and recreation, i hope to succeed there in the States just as these aliens are in my place.
bjoymarr
about 1 year ago
2 comments
During the last year, I have applied for over 70 government jobs and only interviewed for 2. I still have not been able to land a govt job. I am 10% compensated vet and this so frustrating. Is there anyone I can turn to get some help?
PAFolks
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I am currently seeking re-instatement. I am aware this is a long, drawn out process, even for the best of us.
wildflower72777
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Thank you for this helpful email. It was very informative. How do you write a KSA statement? If you wouldn't mind, it would be very helpful to me if you'd email me an example.
tammiewms
about 1 year ago
2 comments
hopefully the infomation that is provided from this web site can help me to get what i need
norfull6
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I have had previoius experience in Juvenile Court. Also extensive bookkeeping. Great references
helendinkha
about 1 year ago
2 comments
thank you was very helpful information, Ihop that, I can find something in the government or federal local job.
mojicafamily
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I'm trying....You make it sound sooo simple, but I am still trying to write a good KSA. Are their any free examples or links showing how to do this?
mercy_04
about 1 year ago
6 comments
thanks for your tips. Hope and pray i could find a job.
sciencegeek
about 1 year ago
4 comments
I have read everyones comments....and I have been hunting for a long time now for a job. I know that I will get it..not going to give up but it helps to have helpful hints to be chosen for an interview..I'm just ready to move past the interview phase! I want the job!
JWarren
about 1 year ago
4 comments
Good advice from a common sense viewpoint.
BDenker
about 1 year ago
4 comments
We will bucklw up and hang on for the long rough ride!
syedbaksh
about 1 year ago
6 comments
I am retired, hate to be retired, would like to stay busy. Very well talendted in management, grants managements, project management, Quality Aissurance / Control ..... etc., etc. Not look forward for lot of money but like to stay busy for little and reasonable compensation. In gov. held position at different levels, last one was series 80, GS-11. Will work thru this effort and will keep you guys informed if any progress.