http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog Our Government Job Blog Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:24:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A completed application, your resume, and additional skills or professional certification documentation are the basic requirements when applying for a federal job. But there are other federal job requirements not related to job skills. These range from age and U.S. citizenship requirements to concerns like a criminal background or security ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/a-guide-to-federal-job-requirements-government-jobs-require-more-than-just-job-skills All federal job opportunities are open to veterans, students and individuals with disabilities who meet the application requirements in terms of experience and skills. To encourage applications from veterans, students, and persons with disabilities, the federal government has implemented hiring programs designed to address specific needs. VETERANS The Veterans’ Employment & Training ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/federal-job-search-opportunities-and-application-guidelines-for-veterans-students-and-the-disabled Too much red tape and mounds of paperwork are the two main reasons why people don’t apply for federal jobs. But thanks to the Internet, these roadblocks have been removed and, as a result, the federal hiring process is much more streamlined. So here is the new and improved federal ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/getting-a-federal-government-job-how-the-federal-hiring-process-works There are both similarities and differences in the hiring process between federal, state, and local government jobs. The federal job hiring process is a very standardized procedure with set requirements and interview questions for jobs. It is a very formal process to ensure that all candidates are considered equally for the ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/how-the-hiring-process-differs-between-federal-state-and-local-government-jobs There are several avenues available when searching for a job with the federal government. They include: INTERNET Here at Government Jobs Central a jobseeker can search all available Federal, State & local government jobs. Job seekers can search for any type of government job in their particular state or by category. You'll ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/how-to-find-a-government-job The federal government job hiring process uses a structured interview format in which questions are standardized and scored. As such, each candidate applying for the same position would be asked the same questions that are scored against criteria (called benchmark proficiencies) established for the position. For example, the hiring manager will ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/getting-a-job-in-government-tips-on-what-to-expect-when-interviewing-for-a-federal-job By all accounts, the outlook for federal jobs looks bright for years to come. Even during economic instability, the federal government workforce remains stable as job growth increases in certain areas and people retire or leave federal employment. The latest figures show that the federal government is the largest employer in ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/the-outlook-for-federal-jobs The federal government sets salaries for positions according to its grade level. A grade level is determined based on the requirements of the job and the level of responsibility. The system under which grade levels are categorized is called the General Schedule (GS) and range from GS-1, which is the ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/understanding-the-pay-grades-in-federal-government-jobs While the federal government seeks candidates for career opportunities that range from entry-level to managerial, it actively recruits people with sound executive-level experience for its Senior Executive Services (SES). Established by the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act, SES is managed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Its mission is to ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/how-to-get-a-senior-executive-government-job-with-the-federal-government Why work for the federal government instead of the private sector? Both areas offer their own set of pros and cons, so the choice ultimately comes down to what is right for you and your circumstances. To help in the decision-making, here are some pros and cons to consider: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROS 1. ... http://www.governmentjobscentral.com/blog/government-jobs-the-pros-and-cons-of-working-for-the-government-vs-private-sector