Red, White Blue Jobs

1. Red, White & Blue Jobs Finding a Great Job in the Federal Government

2. Nation�s Largest Employer With more than 1.7 million jobs and over 400 occupational specialties Similar process as private sector Job postings Submit resume & application Interview Search may be more complicated Federal hiring regulations Job titles are standardized Resume require more detail Job qualifications are more specific

3. Government is Hiring Private sector jobs shift with the prevailing economic winds There are exciting opportunities in the federal government Thousands of new federal employees hired in business, accounting and budget-related positions. More than 250,000 jobs projected to be added in the new few years

4. Find The Right Job For You Use your business skills to protect the environment strengthen the nation�s security enhance international trade help kids get a good education fight crime Government Payroll Finance and accounting Auditor Marketing

5. Federal Agencieswith the Most Employment Veterans Affairs (232,644) Homeland Security (160,078) Treasury (126,260) Justice (102,397) Commerce (37,288) Securities and Exchange (3,570) Source: Office of Personnel Management (2004): excludes Defense Department and military branches.

6. Advance Your Career Up to 50% of career Federal employees will be eligible to retire in the next few years Opportunities are great for advancement to senior level management faster than private sector Promotion to leadership positions quicker than you might expect Build a career/resume you can count on

7. Work Just About Anywhere Hometown 50 states 180 countries where the US has an embassy or consulate Examples include: Department of Homeland Security Customs and Boarder Protection Federal Law Enforcement Federal Protective Service Information Analysis United States Secret Service Foreign Service/Diplomat

8. Get the Benefits of Government Work Total package plans are competitive with those offered in the private sector Solid financial footing with a government job Unbeatable Benefits Family-friendly work policies Generous leave and holidays Multiple investment options similar to 401(k) plan Interagency mobility Health Benefits Retirement system Life insurance Long Term Care Insurance Social Security Professional development and more

9. Continue Your Education Government offers some of the best advanced education and training programs Graduate degree or executive programs at local colleges and universities

10. What Can I Do with My Major? Accounting Accountant Auditor Bank Examiner Budget Analyst Chief Financial Officer Contract Specialist Financial Administrator Financial Resource Manager Financial Systems Analyst Forensic Financial Research Intelligence Specialist Senior Financial Risk Analyst

11. What Can I Do with My Major? Business Budget analyst Grants Management Specialist Import specialist Internal revenue specialist Lead Contract Specialist Procurement Analyst Quality assurance specialist Purchasing Agent Trade specialist

12. What Can I Do with My Major? Finance Appraiser Assessor Budget analyst Financial analyst Securities compliance examiner Tax examiner Trade specialist

13. What Can I Do with My Major? Information Systems Computer Science Specialist Financial manager Information Technology Specialist Logistics management Program manager Senior Information Specialist Supervisor

14. What Can I Do with My Major? Management/Marketing Management analyst Manpower development specialist Program analyst Business and industry specialist Bond sales promotion representative Public affairs specialist Editor Trade specialist Communications specialist

15. What Can I Do with My Major? Operations/Logistics Theater Aerospace Operations Transportation Specialist General Supply Specialist Motor Carrier Safety Specialist Air Transportation Operations Traffic Management Supply Management Inventory Management

16. Tips for Landing a Government Job Career Interest Guide Explore your options Job Interest Matching Know who does the hiring Specific Job Exploration Target your search Match Federal Jobs to Private Sector Jobs Be prepared Be patient

17. Career Interest Guide Provides a series of questions that gauges your interest level for particular tasks. Based on your response, you will be able to see what career areas fit your interests most and the occupations associated with those areas. Career interest areas specify what field you are interested in most and view the related occupations for that field.

18. Job Interest Match Select by occupational group. Professional and Administration Includes a wide variety of positions requiring advanced education or specialized work experience as well as those jobs that have more administrative type duties Supervisory, Managerial, and Executive Include positions in which supervisory and management skills are required. Also includes positions for those who administer public programs at the top executive levels.

19. Specific Job Exploration Job titles provided are specific to the Federal government and may be different than others you are familiar with. Ties together job title and series number for application purposes.

20. Unique Job Titles Example: WEB DESIGNER - Title not used in federal government Similar jobs may be found under: Visual arts specialist Public relations specialist Information technology manager

21. Public/Private Sector Crosswalk Ability to select the Federal occupation you wish to match with a private sector occupation. Federal Job Private Sector Occupation Financial Analysis Investment Analyst Accounting Accountant, Auditor Computer Specialist Systems Analyst Facility Management Business Manager Program Management Grant Coordinator

22. Five steps to a Federal Job Find job openings USAJOBS.GOV Decode vacancy announcements Scan for most important parts Submit a resume Online or paper Match your experience to the duties and qualifications listed in the job announcement Use key words from the vacancy announcement Develop other required materials Interview and accept job offer

23. USAJOBS: the official source

24. StudentJOBS � Your Internship Awaits

25. Cracking the GS Code General Schedule (GS) Assigned to all federal jobs according to minimum level of education and experience workers need College degrees only qualify you for a particular grade level if degree is related to the job. GS-5 or GS-7 Bachelor�s degree required

26. Decoding vacancy announcement All vacancy announcements have the same basic parts, although the order may vary. Basic information (job number, position title) Who may apply Opening/Closing date Pay range Series and grade Job duties Basic qualifications How to apply directions

27. How to Apply Resumes with a Federal twist May be more than one page Contact info requires SSN Job Facts � positional title and grade level Work experience � include number of hours worked per week, salary or wage earned, supervisor name, phone number, address Volunteer experience � be specific to task and not just �volunteer� Add a description of relevant knowledge, skill and abilities and any support information called for in the job announcement. The more specific information � the better! Most federal jobs require US Citizenship Complete optional application for federal employment form, as well. Remember, human resources specialists in the federal government may not be familiar with your career field.

28. KSA � Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must include everything that is requested by the federal government in the application process. The quality of your KSA statements/responses can be THE difference between gainful employment in the Federal job YOU want vs. having to refer to yourself as "still looking.�� It�s in the DETAILS of your skills and talents

29. Waiting, Interviewing, Accepting Job Wait at least 3 weeks after closing date before checking on status of application Prepare for federal job interview in the same fashion as any other interview If selected, a human resources specialist will contact you with an offer Negotiating for pay is not common for federal work � some agencies do have some flexibility