Archive for the ‘FEDERAL JOB PROCESS’ Category

On the Job Success Tips to Get Yourself to the SES Level

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Being a Federal employee gives greater opportunity for advancement than most other employers. In fact, at the senior management level referred to as Senior Executive Service (SES), the average salaries range from $107,550 to $162,100 with over 7,000 SES employees currently serving the government.If you want a desirable SES ...

Hiring a Business Coach To Guide Your Success in the Federal Government

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Are you looking for a successful career in the Federal Government? There are many guidelines to follow and a variety of opportunities available with the government and often they can be difficult to understand. To property guide your success in the Federal government, considering hiring a business coach ...

Federal Government Stats: Who Really Works for Uncle Sam?

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Did you ever wonder who really works for Uncle Sam?  Where the jobs are with the Federal government?  What jobs exist with Uncle Sam based on position and location?  You can find out all the statistics about who works for Uncle Sam by visiting their website online.The U.S. Office of ...

An Overview of the Ideal SES (Senior Executive Service) Job Candidate

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

While each Federal position description has different criteria and requirements specified in the keywords used, there are general qualifications that make someone an ideal candidate for an SES (Senior Executive Service) position with the Federal government.According to Charles Ingersoll of Korn/Ferry International, who helps to fill senior-level job openings in ...

Top 10 Tips for Kicking Off Your Federal Job Search

Monday, October 8th, 2007

Are you seeking a coveted federal position in a competitive job arena?  Consider the following top ten tips to kick off your federal job search:1. Start at the official employment web site USAJOBS to find federal job vacancies and the details regarding the application process.2. Be willing to accept a ...

Use Keywords in the Vacancy Announcement to Enrich a Federal Resume and KSAO

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Your federal resume and KSAO outlining your knowledge, skills and abilities by using relevant keywords are the most important documents required to start or advance your career with the federal government.Federal resumes are much different from those used to apply for positions in private industry. Most federal resumes are ...

The Lo Down on Security Clearance in the Federal Government: Know Before you Apply for a Federal Job

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Some federal positions requires employees to have a security clearance, usually when the personal will work for an organization that requires access to restricted information. The largest area of government employ that requires security clearances is the military, along with education, financial, medical and telecommunications employees.Having a security clearance ...

Get Ready for the Federal Job Interview Process: It Takes a While and Can Involve Many Steps

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Are you fortunate enough to be getting ready for a federal job interview? The newest federal interview is the behavior-based interview that does not follow a yes or no quiz format but rather questions are asked that lead you to talk and get an interviewer interested in your qualifications ...

A Reader Asks: Do I Need a Federal Resume to Apply to the US Navy?

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

Q.  Do I need a Federal resume to apply to the U.S. Navy?A.  Just like any other position with the Federal government, you are required to prepare a specialized Federal resume to apply to the U.S. Navy.  The Navy Resumix resume format must be followed when you are applying for Navy job ...

The Basics of the Army Resume Builder Process

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

The Army Resume Builder has modernized, simplified and shortened the application process by combining both the former Resume Builder and questionnaire into one application that offers multiple benefits to applicants.Now user friendly and menu driven, the Army Resume Builder no longer requires that applicants spend time scrolling down one long ...