Finding Jobs
Explore job options in all agencies and the private sector. There are many ways to find out what
jobs are available and which agencies and companies are hiring in any given
occupation and in your area. Be creative and seek out all potential employers.
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- Government Jobs - Nationwide job
vacancy listings
- 140 federal agency
recruitment sites - Including OPM's USA Jobs web site. Search for job
announcements for your target position by occupational title or job series
and review the required experience and/or education and special skills
needed for the job.
- Qualification Standards
- Review for any position of interest to determine if you have the work
experience and/or education required for a targeted position. The
Qualification standards can also be used to identify work experience and
education that is needed for positions that you have targeted in your IDP.
- Skills Index - Cross references job titles
and degrees to hiring agencies.
- http://searchfedjobs.com -
Search a comprehensive list of federal, state, and private sector jobs.
- Post Your Resume Online - Explore
ALL options including the private sector.
- Environmental health and Safety Jobs -
Safety and green jobs nationwide.
Appendix E of
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs locates
agencies that hire people with specific skills and educational backgrounds. The
information in Appendix E is condensed from the Occupations of Federal
White-Collar and Blue-Collar Workers report. This Appendix lists over 250
occupations by job series, lists the federal employers (agencies), and
identifies the largest federal employer per occupation. You cal also explore opportunities in your agency through avenues
such as:
- Merit Promotion Program Job Announcements
- Internal Placement Program
- Voluntary Transfers - Sometime called Employee Reassignment
Requests (ERR)
- Hardship Transfers
- Details and Temporary Promotions, and
- Agency Career Development Programs
Explore and apply
for job vacancies in the government and private sectors to increase your
promotion potential. Consider submitting a resume online to locate viable job
options in your area to compare salary, working conditions, and benefits. Many
federal agencies invest considerable funds to train employees and this training
along with your work experience may qualify you for many jobs in the private
sector.
Post your resume online to discover local opportunities and
compare them to your current government job.
(Caution) Don't post your federal style resume online
without removing all sensitive information such as your Social Security
Number, etc.
The
workbook will assist you with finding jobs with other agencies using various
programs and unique resources such as:
- Recruiting web sites
- Direct Hire Authority
- Directories
- Books, Pamphlets, and Subscriptions
- Computer Software
- Internet Resources
- Transition Services
Search for Federal, State, and Private Sector Jobs at
www.searchfedjobs.com
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