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Which Government Job Matches Your Private Sector Experience?
Which path is right for you?
GovCentral, with data from USAJobs
On USAJobs.gov, there is a tool where you can match a public sector job to relevant private sector jobs. But what good does that do to the government job seeker? GovCentral did the hard work for you and sorted through the search tool, in order to help you apply your previous outside-of-the-government work experience to your new job search.
This is part of our Government Transition Guide.
Note: These are just suggestions and job options are not limited to these listed
Keep in mind that just as much as work experience plays a part in your career path, your education is the backbone of your skills and makes you more impressive to government employers.
Suggestion: If you don’t see your job posted, try searching in similar fields or titles. For example, if you are a medical insurance representative your background might also fit in Human Resources and/or Healthcare.
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vagal54
8 months ago
4 comments
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary with excellent word-processing, computer and problem-solving skills and track record producing high volume and quality of work under pressure. Thirty years' experience working for attorneys. Also worked for the Department of Commerce in the Patent Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on litigation, and the Office of Trademark Program Control.
Looking for employment in the Newport News, Virginia area.
ami2old4u2
10 months ago
18 comments
I have had so much bad luck trying to use usajobs Iam reluctant to try this somehow using my private sector # at least the one closest to what I did being #341 for the GS # I wonder will it actually take this,oh well Ill try once.
I owned my own very successful Furniture Business for over 22 years,and was a VP partner in a Professional service business prior to this,but..I have no college to speak of.
It seems you are saying Government employers are more interested in college educated people,not people with major amounts of actual experience.
Marthina
10 months ago
2 comments
I have 20 years experience as a travel agent. 15 years as government travel agent, and a little
experience DTS defense travel system 4 years. I would like to learn more about the defense travel system. What government job could I get that point me in that direction?
sdboyles78
10 months ago
4 comments
I have 10 years in experence in security i am an ex-marine .So how do i apply for a security job?
tyrone216
10 months ago
2 comments
I have been in the Property Management for over 15 years. What Goverment job can I get with my experience?
wendyallyn
10 months ago
6 comments
I was in the US Navy for 8 years, doing Aviation clerical type work, most of which involved keeping manuals and publications updated and such. What Government job could I find with my experience?
charlotteyung
11 months ago
2 comments
I have been in the commercial loan administrations for almost 20 years. I was laid off at the end of January. What kind of governmental job could I get with my experience?
mattvertefeuille
11 months ago
2 comments
I have been in construction my whole life with the exception of my military service, I was laid off from a General Superintendent position for Drywall and Stucco.
What kind of Goverment job could I get ?
jcfortin
11 months ago
2 comments
I was a manager in a call centre, credit and operations area. What government job is out there for me with this type of experience. I also have sales experience.
award5
11 months ago
2 comments
I have been in the mortgage industry for the last 16 years, what government departments are in need of this type of work history?
webbpaul54
11 months ago
2 comments
I'M A LAYED OFF TRUCK DRIVER IN NEED OF A GOOD GOVERNMENT JOB,I ALSO OPERATE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
dwill
11 months ago
2 comments
I am a US Army vetran with automotive and diesel mechanic experiance and looking for a job in Indiana.
marshameldau
11 months ago
2 comments
I am an Adm. officer who has ben vested with the State Dept. of Corrections and Dept. of Health and looking for a job.