Why go federal?*

• Job security and career stability
• Competitive pay
• Public service / mission-oriented
• Opportunities for advancement, transfers, training
• Great benefits
  • Health, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • Family and medical leave
  • 401(k)-type match program
  • Flexible work schedules and telecommuting
  • Transit subsidy (in the Washington, DC metro area)
  • 10 federal holidays plus 13-26 days of leave per year
  *From Kathryn Troutman's "Ten Steps to a Federal Job"

Federal careers by field of interest: http://makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/careersbyinterest.shtml

Guide to Finding a Federal Job PowerPoint Presentation

Finding Vacancy Announcements
Every agency has different application requirements.

• Narrow your search and set up a plan
• Read announcements VERY carefully!
• Federal Job Search Websites:
  • USAJOBS
  • Avuecentral
  • Navy
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Federal Bureau of Investigations
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Washington Post

Useful Links
Government Salary Tables: http://www.opm.gov/oca/12tables/indexGS.asp
Pay Rate Calculator: http://www.fedsmith.com/pay_rates/
Federal Job Classifications: http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/gsseries.asp
Veterans Hiring: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Federal Career Books & CD’s: http://www.resume-place.com/books/

It is highly encouraged for you to request an appointment with Career Services in order to better prepare for the federal job search and application process. Contact Career Services at 850-474-2254 or request an appointment here.