The Federal Government and Federal Government hiring can seem at first glance as different from other areas of government. An organization called Go Government, Partnership for Public Service created a number of resources that can help you understand the Federal Government, learn more about different departments and careers, write federal resumes, and identify where to apply for federal positions.
Federal Government Resources:
USA Jobs – where to apply for Federal Government Jobs, upload your resume, and further explore specific careers.
Go Government, Partnership for Public Service – This site is designed to be your guide as you consider, apply, and secure federal employment. We’ll help you research federal agencies and government careers as well as provide practical tips for completing your application.
Career Guides – Our government offers jobs in a kaleidoscope of disciplines, from aerospace to the creative arts and engineering to education. Agencies need architects, doctors, transportation experts, businesspeople, lawyers, social scientists and many other kinds of specialists. Here is more information on which agencies offer these types of jobs, what types of jobs people in these fields do, sample positions and more.
Writing a Federal Resume – Is your resume one page? That’s fine for a private sector job. Your government resume, however, will need to have more detail, and it’s likely to grow to about two to five pages.