I recently attended a workshop on the government hiring process and I wanted to share some of the valuable tips I learned for those individuals interested in finding a government job.
If you didn't know already, USAJOBS is the #1 site for finding government internships and jobs. Over 95% of available government jobs are posted on this site. The site offers many resources as well as a Resume Builder and a Tutorial on how to navigate the system in finding a government job.
Last year President Obama signed in new legislation to make the government application process easier to navigate as well as providing applicants with information on where their application stands in the overall hiring process. Previously applicants would apply and would never hear back as to where their application stood or if they were seriously being considered for a job.
It's important to know the difference between what to include in a government and a regular resume when applying for a government job. Following directions precisely is critical if you want to be considered for any government job. Matching your knowledge, skills, and abilities to the key responsibilites of the job is important if you want to get your resume noticed from the thousands of other resumes that are being consider for available internship and job openings.