Your occupational series tells a story about your expertise and career path. Understanding your series helps you identify advancement opportunities, comparable roles, and career ladders across agencies. Many professionals overlook this simple detail—but it’s key to long-term planning.

Resource: OPM Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families
Training Spotlight: Federal Classification 101: Making Sense of Series & Grades
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