The Federal government is hiring! According to the Partnership for Public Service, our largest Federal agencies project that they will hire nearly 193,000 new workers for "mission critical" jobs over the two year period, 2007-2009. These jobs cover almost every occupational field and thousands of these opportunities are appropriate for new college graduates. Additionally, a variety of internships and summer jobs are available for students. No matter what your major or area of expertise, the Federal government offers a plethora of opportunities.
HELPFUL HANDOUTS -- click HERE to view a variety of handouts about federal career opportunities.
The CSC has developed a two part series to assist students in learning about and applying for Federal employment. Try to make both sessions if you can!
FEDERAL WORKSHOP SERIES
Searching for Federal Jobs and Internships
The Federal job/internship application process is complex. Government employment announcements are not found in traditional places and application materials are quite different from those used in a non-Federal search. Learn more about Federal employment opportunities and how to demystify this job/internship search process.
Workshop offered:
TBA
Federal Resumes and KSAs
Interested in applying for jobs or internships with government agencies/departments? Learn how to convert your traditional resume into a Federal style resume as well as tips to craft your KSA statements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities).
Workshop offered:
TBA
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Making the Difference is an EXCELLENT resource for students. Learn about various Federal agencies and departments and the types of opportunities available, reasons why you might want to consider a career in Federal/public service, and how to apply for jobs and internships. The site is maintained by the Partnership for Public Service (a non-partisan organization dedicated to recruiting and retaining excellence in Federal civil service).
StudentJobs.gov is "the" website for students interested in Federal jobs and internships. Set up an account to create and post your resume, search for jobs/internships, and obtain information about the many different Federal departments and agencies.
USAJOBS is
the official job site of the U.S. Federal Government's, managed by the Office of Personnel Management.
USAJOBS includes up-to-date, searchable vacancy listings as well as an interactive
Online Resume Builder. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and information.
Washington, DC Job Source is an excellent resource to help identify Federal internships and other student programs.
