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Home Tips > Tips By Category > Tips you can implement daily Keep these tips in mind as you embark on your journey toward joining the federal workforce.
Explore Your Options - One of the best things about working for the federal government is the availability of job opportunities in agencies nationwide and around the world. Remember, about 84 percent of federal jobs are located outside of Washington, DC.
Know Who Does the Hiring - The federal government is not one giant employer. With over 1.8 million jobs to keep track of, it only makes sense for each federal agency to hire its own employees. Be sure to research the federal agencies you're interested in and learn about their hiring practices.
Target Your Search - The federal government has three branches, but scores of potential employers. There are more than 70 departments and agencies in the executive branch, and each employs anywhere from 20 to 300,000 employees.
Check Out the Benefits - If you work for the federal government, you get the satisfaction of serving your nation and making a difference, but you also get a top notch benefits package that includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, Thrift Savings Plan, and Federal Employees Retirement System. Most agencies also offer flexible work schedules so employees can fit their jobs into their lives, and not the other way around.
Explore How Government Work Can Help Build Your Career - Today's federal employee is not locked into the bureaucracy for life. Serving your country can also serve your future as a great resume builder. Some federal positions even start as one or two year paid internships, with the option to convert into full time employment at the end of the term.
Be Prepared - To successfully compete in the federal government's job application process, you have to be prepared ahead of time, so read job postings carefully and know the language of federal employment.
Be Patient - All federal jobs must be filled on merit, which means that the application process takes longer than most job seekers would like, even for qualified applicants. If you email your application and then don't hear anything for several weeks, don't panic. On the other side of the coin, the merit system also means that what matters most is your experience, education and skill set.
Stay Calm - Federal Government applications can be daunting, and sometimes feel like an inquisition, but all the requested information is used by government employers to fit the best person into each job. The best bet is to play their game, give them the information they want in the format they want, and let your talent speak for itself.
Make the Most of Your Opportunity - In the next five years, more than half of the federal workforce may be eligible to retire. With all that experience and expertise walking out the door, the government is going to need good candidates to replace the old guard. Under these circumstances, you have a great opportunity to build a fulfilling professional life in the federal civil service.
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