Did you know that the Federal government is the nation’s largest employer? Most of the Federal jobs for which hires will be made in the government will be in these broad fields, according to the Partnership for Public Service: medical and public health, security and protection, compliance and enforcement, legal, and administrative and program management. Because of increased demand for services, priority program initiatives, retirements and normal attrition, agencies are hiring, even though there are serious budgetary challenges.
As a Federal Career Consultant, I work with a range of individuals all over the globe and my biggest challenge when working with Federal job seekers is the same, regardless of the audience. Federal job seekers don't understand that the Federal government is a whole different ball game - the resumes are different, qualification process is different, selection process is different, salary negotiation process is different, interview process is different, politics are different--everything is VERY different from the private sector. You have to understand these differences and learn what to do and what not to do.
Although it can and does happen, you cannot expect to submit one application package and land the perfect job. If you really want to get a Federal job, it will take an investment of your time and 100% commitment to the process. You have to be committed to creating a quality application package and submitting it multiple times so you can get your application package in front of as many HR Specialists as possible. Never, ever put all your eggs in one basket; they will easily get broken along with your ego. You have to have thick skin and be persistent and consistent-and it can be well worth the effort!
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