Introduction to Student's Federal Career Guide Why go Federal? If youre reading this book, you are probably aware that the private industry job market is a jungle. This is especially true for recent graduatestoday, college graduates are more likely than high school dropouts to be unemployed. Having a college degree no longer ensures that you will have the job of your dreams after graduation. In fact, in todays competitive job market you may find yourself in competition with those who have multiple advanced degrees or 5 to 10 years of job experience! Your choice to pursue a job in government is a smart move. The United States federal government is the largest employer in the U.S. The government employs 2.6 million people in jobs that range from biology to art restoration to law enforcement. In addition, the average federal employee is over 46 years of age, and two of every five are eligible now to retire. Agencies are scrambling to find a new, younger workforce YOU! Work in the federal government is often more financially rewarding than work in private industry. The average entry level starting salary in government is $26,000 to $37,000 per year. The government may also offer full including comprehensive health insurance, 401K with matching funds, 10 paid holidays annually, plus 13 days paid vacation to start! Agencies also have the discretion to pay you a signing bonus or pay your student loan debt. In addition, the federal government often offers more workplace flexibility than corporate America. All of these factors add up to a great opportunity for a successful and rewarding career opportunity for you.

The Student's Federal Career Guide: 10 Steps to Find and Win Top Government Jobs and Internships [With CDROM]

Troutman, Kathryn K., Troutman, Emily K.

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出版日期: 2004.09

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摘要: The first and only comprehensive guide to the federal government for students. Advice to win...

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Bookmarks:
1. (p1) Introduction
1.1. (p2) Why go Federal?
2. (p3) Step 1: Use your Network
2.1. (p4) Why network?
2.1.1. (p5) Become Familiar with the Hiring Process
2.1.2. (p6) Gain Information about current and Upcoming Jobs
2.1.3. (p7) Learn about Specific Agency Missions and Cultures
2.2. (p8) How to Network
2.2.1. (p9) Start with People You Know
2.2.2. (p10) Do Your Research
2.2.3. (p11) Don't Expect a Miracle
2.2.4. (p12) Master the Informational Interview
2.2.5. (p13) Top Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview
2.3. (p14) Where to Network
3. (p19) Step 2: Find Your Agency and Job Title
3.1. (p20) What Agency and Job Title will be right for you?
3.1.1. (p21) Mission Statement Match
3.1.2. (p22) Location, Location, Location
3.1.3. (p23) Job Availability
3.2. (p24) Find Your Federal Job Chart
4. (p25) Step 3: Internships, Summer Jobs, Scholarships, and Special Hiring Programs
4.1. (p26) Apprenticeships
4.1.1. (p27) Professional and Technical Apprenticeships
4.2. (p28) Interning on the Hill
4.3. (p29) Student Employment Programs
4.3.1. (p30) Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
4.3.2. (p31) Student Temporary Experience Program (STEP)
4.3.3. (p32) Student Volunteers
4.3.4. (p33) Scholarships
4.3.5. (p34) Grants
4.3.6. (p35) Fellowships
4.4. (p36) Internships
4.4.1. (p37) Presidential Management Fellows Program
4.4.2. (p38) An Overview of the Application Process
4.4.3. (p39) Federal Career Intern Program
4.5. (p40) Government Internship Information-Chart
5. (p41) Step 4: Understand Federal Jobs: Target Your Grade and Salary
5.1. (p42) A Quick Overview Concerning Federal Grade and Pay Structure
5.2. (p43) The GS Pay System
5.3. (p44) Introducing Pay Banding Pay Schedules
5.4. (p45) Pay Band Examples
5.5. (p46) How to Find Your Grade Level
5.6. (p47) Educational Qualifications Chart
5.7. (p48) PATCO Chart
5.8. (p49) How to Get Promoted
5.9. (p50) Announcement Comparison Chart
5.10. (p51) Outstanding Scholar Program
5.11. (p52) The Bilingual/Bicultural Program
5.12. (p53) Salary Table 2004-GS
6. (p54) Step 5: Find Vacancy Announcements for Federal Jobs and Internships
6.1. (p55) Internet Research and Electronic Resumes
6.2. (p56) Federal Job Web Sites with Virtually all Available Jobs
6.3. (p57) Agency Website Job Listings
6.3.1. (p58) Traditional vs. Nontraditional Civil Service
6.4. (p59) Excepted Agencies
6.5. (p60) Important Elements in a Vacancy Announcement
6.5.1. (p61) Title of Job, Grade and Salary
6.5.2. (p62) Closing date
6.5.3. (p63) Who Can Apply
6.5.4. (p64) Office
6.5.5. (p65) Location/Duty Station
6.5.6. (p66) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, or KSAs
6.5.7. (p67) Duties
6.5.8. (p68) Qualifications
6.5.9. (p69) Career Changers
6.5.10. (p70) How to Apply
6.6. (p71) Types of Job Announcements
6.6.1. (p72) Job Announcements with Specific Closing Dates
6.6.2. (p73) Open Inventory-Standing Registers-Database Announcements
6.7. (p74) Federal Job Websites
6.7.1. (p75) Office of Personnel Management Official Jobs Website
6.8. (p76) Finding keywords and skills in the vacancy announcement
7. (p79) Step 6: Write Your Federal and Electronic Resume
7.1. (p80) How can I stand out against my competition?
7.2. (p81) What Federal Human Resources Staff and Supervisors are looking for?
7.3. (p82) Federal Resume Writing Facts
7.3.1. (p83) A Federal resume is not the same as a private industry resume
7.3.2. (p84) Do not assume anything; include it and use keywords
7.3.3. (p85) Add the details
7.3.4. (p86) One Resume Fits All
7.4. (p87) Federal Resume Writing Sections
7.4.1. (p88) 1. Name, Address and Federal Job Profile Information-Distinctively Federal
7.4.2. (p89) 2. Summary of Skills
7.4.3. (p90) 3. Keywords and Core Competencies
7.4.4. (p91) 4. Education
7.4.5. (p92) 5. Work Experience and Internships
7.4.6. (p93) 6. Other Information
7.5. (p94) Three Resume Formats for Student Federal Applicants
8. (p98) Step 7: Write KSAs and Cover Letters
8.1. (p99) What is a KSA?
8.1.1. (p100) KSA Writing Tips
8.1.2. (p101) Writing your Accomplishments in KSAs and in your Federal Resume
8.2. (p102) How to Answer KSAs
8.2.1. (p103) Using the CARC formula to write your KSAs
8.2.2. (p104) Consider Using Lists
8.3. (p105) Strategies for tackling more complex KSAs
8.3.1. (p106) Make sure you fully understand the question
8.3.2. (p107) Re-examine your experience and find out if it goes by another name
8.3.3. (p108) Discuss the question with others to get ideas
8.3.4. (p109) Be realistic
8.4. (p110) How are KSAs Scored?
8.4.1. (p111) Skill usage
8.5. (p112) Cover Letters
9. (p117) Step 8: Apply for Federal Jobs and Internships
9.1. (p118) Federal Job Applications Are Challenging
9.1.1. (p119) Follow the Directions on the Vacancy Announcement
9.1.2. (p120) Know the Deadline
9.2. (p121) Package What They Want
9.2.1. (p122) Paper Packages
9.2.2. (p123) On-Line Applications
9.2.3. (p124) Combination Online and Fax
9.3. (p125) How to apply to agencies using paper applications, mail and fax
9.4. (p126) How to Apply to aAencies using Automated Recruitment Systems
9.5. (p127) Question-Driven Systems
9.5.1. (p128) AvueCentral
9.5.2. (p129) eRecruit
9.5.3. (p130) QuickHire
9.5.4. (p131) USAStaffing
9.6. (p132) Resume-driven System
9.6.1. (p133) Resumix
9.7. (p134) Timing: How long does it take to get hired?
9.8. (p135) How Federal Job Applications are Processed Chart
10. (p136) Step 9: Track and Follow-Up Applications
10.1. (p137) You mean I can contact them?
10.1.1. (p138) Just a reminder, they are busy!
10.1.2. (p139) How long does it take?
10.2. (p140) Play the Application Game
10.3. (p141) How can you contact the HR person?
11. (p147) STEP 10: Interview for a Federal Job
12. (p156) Glossary

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Resources: p. 193
Includes index

2023-06-28