Career Development Center (IDP Plans)

Welcome to the Federal Employees Career Development Center. This site assists federal government civil service employees to design realistic Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Federal employees have numerous and attractive career development and upward mobility opportunities available to them.

What separates those who want to improve and progress in their careers from those who actually achieve success? The fact is that it’s not enough to dream about promotions, great new jobs, and higher pay, you have to plan a course of action to achieve those goals. The factors that will determine whether or not you succeed are motivation, personal initiative, and taking the steps (ACTIONS) necessary to make your dreams come true. IDP plans will help you achieve your goals.  

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The Book of U.S. Government Jobs

This site and the NEW second edition of Take Charge of Your Federal Career and The Book of U.S. Government Jobs, provide abundant resources to develop your IDP plans, locate realistic job opportunities, explore agencies, and complete a comprehensive federal resume and application that will attract the attention of selecting officials. The content on this site was excerpted from the NEW second edition of Take Charge of Your Federal Career by Dennis V. Damp.

FAST TRACK

2012 Leave Chart & Scheduler (Free download)

• Getting Started (Who's on first)
  • The Balls in Your Court
  • Upward Mobility
• Self Assessment (Includes free downloadable IDP planning forms)
• IDPs (Includes FREE downloadable forms)
  • Non- supervisory
  • Supervisory
• IDP Planning Forms
• Explore Opportunities (Looking in all potential areas)
• Finding Jobs (Traditional and non-traditional routes)
  • Clearance Jobs Center - For feds with security clearances
• Applying for Jobs (Locating options in ALL sectors)
  • Resumes
  • Networking 
  • Job Interviews
• Other Helpful Resources:
• Federal Employee's Retirement Planning Guide
  • Request a FREE "Retirement Benefits Summary & Analysis"

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The balls in Your Court

If you’re not satisfied with your current job or if you’ve been bypassed for a promotion, don’t despair, help is out there if you know where to look. You have many options and career paths to pursue in the federal sector. Even if you lack the required education or experience there are ways to obtain skills needed to reach your career goals. This site offers career guidance, FREE downloadable planning forms, and directs you to valuable resources to help you set goals and design an IDP plan that will get you to where you want to be.

Educational Opportunities

I took advantage of numerous evening and distance learning college courses during my 35 years of government service to enhance my promotion potential. My last position, before I retired in 2005, was the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport's air traffic control tower manager for technical operations. There are many more attractive distance learning options available today. To find an online college or information on degree and certificate programs visit our Educational Opportunities Center to explore viable options.

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