If you are looking for a job in
government, this article is the place to start. A steady paycheck, benefits and
the security of a government job have drawn many people toward becoming
government employees. US citizenship is required for most federal government
jobs and Employment Opportunities.
Law enforcement, border patrol, and
other governments careers, citizenship and immigration services, transportation
security administration jobs are a few of the categories of jobs that are
available for the government. Jobs are available nationwide and overseas and
additional growth is projected due to recent legislation. Thousands of federal
government jobs are advertised on any given day. However, not all governmentjobs jobs are advertised on their site.
Education Requirements
Most jobs require an associate's
degree or a bachelor's degree although with the recent economy many are
requiring master's degrees and above for certain job vacancies. Most government
jobs will also allow you to substitute job experience in addition to or in
place of education requirements, it is important to read the job announcement
and submit the proper documentation in accordance with the job vacancy
announcement.
Military Experience
If you feel your military training
was so specific you aren't qualified for anything outside your chosen field,
you might be completely wrong. Many veterans are under the impression that they
do not have the qualifications for certain jobs advertised on various job
boards often overlooking some of the "indirect training" the received
while in the military. For example, a veteran may have had their primary job
description be a Computer Operator however as many veterans know as you
progress in rank you are given additional responsibilities to include: training
and supervising subordinates. If a veteran only searches for "Computer
Operator" jobs they may miss out on many supervisor or training jobs
listed, it is best to review the job posting description and apply by uploading
your resume and filling out your KSA's.
KSA's
KSA stands for Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities; these essay statements are frequently required when applying to
government jobs. These are narrative or essay statements, which are frequently
required along with a resume when applying for government jobs. How well an
applicant can show that he or she matches the position's defined KSAs
determines whether that person will be seriously considered for the job. Your
goal is to receive a high proficiency ranking from the information provided on
your. Key words and phrases must stand out and support your application and
background. If you have never written a KSA, I would recommend performing a
Google search for KSA writers. When choosing a potential provider look to see
if the KSA writers offer a guarantee, turnaround time, success rate and if they
offer examples not just the price. Though the cost may seem pricey to some the
return on investment is something that cannot be overstated.
Rating
Most federal jobs in which you apply
for will send you a notification in the mail after the close out of the job
vacancy announcement. Applicants will be given a numerical score for each job
they apply for. Some factors affecting the applicants score are: resume weight,
KSA questionnaire, veteran's preference, disability rating, education, and in
some cases spouse preference. The higher your score the better your chance at
landing the job, it is important to provide all necessary documentation when
applying for job vacancy announcements as failure to do so can cause delays in
processing or your application not being accepted at all. Also ensure you
submit documentation for every job announcement you wish to apply for, even if
the applicant system stores your resume or KSA's.
Below is a list of the most common
Government Job Sites:
USAJOBS.opm.gov
Commerce.gov
DOL.gov
Fedjobs.com
Hirevetsfirst.gov
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