The federal government employs almost two million civilian workers, or about 1.3 percent of the nation’s workforce. A large array of federal agencies and 15 cabinet departments exist, including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, Health and Human Services, and the Department of Transportation. Federal employees administer services that insure public safety, health, and welfare.

The federal government offers career opportunities with competitive pay, job security, and great benefits. Since these jobs come from a variety of backgrounds, graduates with any major can be successful. Some examples include: accountants, botanists, dietitians, foresters, computer programmers, engineers, police officers, human resource management personnel, and foreign affairs specialists.

Tips on Getting Started

• Identify possible federal government agencies where you would like to work.
• Research these agencies thoroughly by visiting their websites and reading any material you can obtain to make sure they will be a good fit for you.
  
• Contact people via email or phone who work at the agency and conduct informational interviews.
  
• Weigh the advantages of a federal job, including benefits, salary, education requirements and the experience you will gain.
  
• Begin searching for position descriptions that interest you on agency websites.
  
• Start putting together your federal resume.

For more information see:

www.makingthedifference.org/index.shtml
A great place to find information related to work in the federal government sector, especially for students. Look into agency profiles, federal job facts and more!

www.usajobs.opm.gov
Create a resume, search for government jobs and get information on the specifics of government work. Read articles about featured employers and featured jobs. Access government application forms and more!

www.govtjobs.com
Search for jobs by county, city, state or agency. Find jobs that fit into your specific skill area.
  
http://www.studentjobs.gov
Post your resume, search for jobs /internships while in college. Explore various assessments that allow you to figure out where you fit in the government sector. Create a resume and find out information about different agencies.
  
www.opm.gov
Office of Personnel Management for the federal government. Lists job postings, contact information and general information about the OPM. Includes a link to accessing government application forms.

www.asktheheadhunter.com/gv011219.htm
Find out about more myths related to government jobs, read other articles related to the job search process. (Information on these myths was gathered from this site!)

govcentral.monster.com
Find out about job placement opportunities, read articles related to government work, get advice about different areas related to government and post your resume online.

Also, come in and check out over 20 Federal Jobs resources in the Career Discovery Center collection!