Tag: Federal Government
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How to Answer Key Interview Questions: Future Plans
When you are interviewing you will be asked about your future and what your plans are. This is a tool that selecting officials use to see where you plan on “being” in a determined amount of time. You will be… Continue reading
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How to Know If You Are Eligible for Special Government Hiring Programs
Government agencies are able to hire in all career categories and using Special Hiring Authority (SHA), and many agencies are taking full advantage of this hiring ability. Government agencies have the ability to use Special Hiring Authority for recruiting people… Continue reading
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How to Know How Long It Takes to Get a Government Job
The government has a set process – for the most part. Most applicants apply for either Merit (Status) announcements or DEU (Delegating Unit) announcements. I have said it over and over in previous articles I have written before MAKE SURE… Continue reading
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How to Know If You Are Eligible for Special Government Hiring Programs
Government agencies are able to hire in all career categories and using Special Hiring Authority (SHA), and many agencies are taking full advantage of this hiring ability. Government agencies have the ability to use Special Hiring Authority for recruiting people… Continue reading
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How to Know What Documents to Use When Applying to Government Jobs
Merit Promotion (See How to Know the Difference between Which Government Job to Apply for article) There are many documents that are required by government agencies for applications. It is important you understand the difference in required documents for a… Continue reading
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What to Expect from Start to Finish – Government Applications
There are standard practices that you will need to complete once you finally get your government position. Most of the requirements are standard and some are agency specific. Make sure to review your career contract and job announcement and contact… Continue reading
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How to Know How Long It Takes to Get a Government Job
For all of those thousands of people that wonder about the government hiring process, I am here to give you the “ins and outs” of how it all happens – from the government hiring process perspective. It’s not secret –… Continue reading
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How to Get Updates on Your Application after Applying for a Government Job
Once you have submitted your government application on www.usajob.gov there are specific ways to keep up with your application status. Many applicants don’t realize the tools they can utilize on www.usajobs.gov. There are a few ways to get the status… Continue reading
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How to Write Government KSAs for USA JOBS Applications
Your government application will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and they will be reviewing your on-line or mailed in resume and your responses to the User Information, Core Questions, and Vacancy Questions. The Job Specific questions will relate… Continue reading
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How to Know What Documents to Use When Applying to Government Jobs
Merit Promotion (See How to Know the Difference between Which Government Job to Apply for article) There are many documents that are required by government agencies for applications. It is important you understand the difference in required documents for a… Continue reading
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Hillsborough County Public Library: Adult Program
Excited to announce my program has been officially added to the Hillsborough County Public Library: Title: Smarter Not Harder HR: Resume and Interview Tips Description: Local human resources expert, Jenice Armistead, will provide necessary and innovative tips and tricks for… Continue reading
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How to Convert Military Experience into a Civilian Resume
Military personnel have many jobs while on active and reserve duty. Military personnel are often discharged from the military with little to no information on the process of converting military experience into civilian sector terminology. Military experience is not easily… Continue reading
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How to Get Updates on Government Job Applications
Once you have submitted your government application on www.usajob.gov there are specific ways to keep up with your application status. There are free tools that can be utilized on www.usajobs.gov. There are a few ways to get the status of… Continue reading
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Tips for Writing a Government Resume
First, you need to create a word document and type your “basic” resume in your desired format. Once you have your basic resume, make a folder for other more specific resumes you may need to create for job announcements you… Continue reading
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Wisdom Wednesday: Earning Veteran’s Preference
There are many factors to “earning” veteran’s preference when applying for a federal or government job. The Office of Personnel has created a “Veteran’s Guide” to help those agencies ensure they are giving veteran’s the right preferences, this guide is… Continue reading
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Understanding Government Pay Scales
Many people know that government jobs pay, but most people don’t know much. The truth is – government jobs not only pay well, they for the location expenses of the position as well. Government agencies have different pay scales. The… Continue reading
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Veteran’s Preference: Applying for Government Jobs
Veteran Preference 5 Point Preference (TP) There are many factors to “earning” veteran’s preference when applying for a federal or government job. The Office of Personnel has created a “Veteran’s Guide” to help those agencies ensure they are giving veteran’s… Continue reading
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How to Write a Federal Resume
Many applicants do not know how to write a resume for federal positions or where to apply for positions. USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information. The majority of all available federal positions can… Continue reading