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Spring 2014 Go Government Webinar Series

Spring 2014 Go Government Webinar Series. The ABC’s of Finding a Job in Government February 20, 2014. Housekeeping. We will open up the phone lines for questions at the end of the call. In the meantime, we encourage you to type your questions into the Q&A box .

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Spring 2014 Go Government Webinar Series

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  1. Spring 2014Go Government Webinar Series The ABC’s of Finding a Job in Government February 20, 2014

  2. Housekeeping • We will open up the phone lines for questions at the end of the call. In the meantime, we encourage you to type your questions into the Q&A box. • Handouts are available for download • The recording of today’s presentation will be sent to all registrants in 2-3 business days.

  3. Presenters Katie D’Hondt • Associate Manager, Education and Outreach Caleb Campbell • Program Associate, Education and Outreach

  4. Partnership for Public Service The Partnership is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to revitalizing the federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.

  5. Spring 2014 Go Government Series The ABC’s of Finding a Job in GovernmentFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST Personal BrandingThursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST What to Expect from the Federal Application ProcessWednesday, April 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST To learn more about our programs, visit www.calltoserve.org.

  6. Agenda • Why Federal Government? • Finding the Right Fit • Navigating USAJOBS.gov • Resources

  7. Why Federal Government? • Make an impact in a big way! • Great benefits • Work/life balance: flexible schedules and vacation • Possible student loan repayment assistance • Complete health and retirement benefits package • High levels of responsibility • Valuable work experience • Training and professional development

  8. Real Federal Employees

  9. Straight from the Source Alitza Vega • Deputy Human Capital Officer • Human Capital Office of the Science and Technology Directorate • Department of Homeland Security

  10. Understanding the Structure of the Executive Branch

  11. Finding Your Fit • By Location • By Career • By Agency • By Position

  12. Finding Your Fit: By Location

  13. Finding Your Fit: By Career • Administrative and Program Management • Art and Design • Biological and Environmental Sciences • Business and Finance • Education • Engineering • Foreign Service • Information Technology • Legal • Mathematics • Medical and Public Health • Physical Sciences • Security and Protection • Social Sciences • Transportation

  14. Finding Your Fit: By Agency

  15. Finding Your Fit: By Position

  16. Finding Your Fit: By Position Pathways Programs

  17. Federal Pay and Benefits General Schedule (GS) is the pay scale for most federal jobs • Grades 1-15 • 10 steps within each grade • Locality Pay - pay varies by geographic location • Some occupations have separate scales (i.e. IT, engineering) • Move up several grades within a few years • For example: GS-7, Step 1: $33,979/Step 10: $44,176

  18. Federal Pay and Benefits: The General Schedule

  19. Federal Pay and Benefits: Locality Pay

  20. Searching for Positions • USAJOBS.gov • Agency websites • Career development centers • Career fairs • Social media • Personal networks

  21. Navigating USAJOBS.gov

  22. Navigating USAJOBS.gov

  23. USAJOBS.gov Top Tips

  24. USAJOBS.gov Top Tips

  25. Reading a Job Announcement • Critical Components: Review these carefully! • Qualifications • Overview • How to Apply

  26. Unpacking a Job Announcement

  27. Unpacking a Job Announcement

  28. Preparing to Apply

  29. USAJOBS.gov Top Tips: Summary • Use key search terms • Refine your search by location, position and agency • Save your searches to save time! • Review the job announcement carefully

  30. Resource: GoGovernment.org

  31. Resource: GoGovernment.org

  32. Resource: Bestplacestowork.org

  33. Resource: Individual Agency Websites and Social Media

  34. Resource: USA.gov

  35. Resource: USAJOBS.gov

  36. Resource: USAJOBS.gov

  37. Resource: USAJOBS.gov

  38. Spring 2014 Upcoming Events Go Government Webinar: Personal BrandingThursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST Go Government Webinar: What to Expect from the Federal Application ProcessWednesday, April 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EST To learn more about our programs, visit www.calltoserve.org.

  39. Questions?

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