Navigating the Federal Employment Process (Getting Started) · 3. Use Resume Builder (store up to 5...

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Navigating the Federal Employment Process

(Getting Started)

2019-2020

Dr. Susan Martin Program Director – Professional and Career Development

15 Minute Overview of Services YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/7lxDl5DbNDk

This webinar• Basic advice and resources to get started• Educate yourself about agencies of interest • Value of Networking and events• USAjobs

• create your profile • use the resume builder instead of an

uploaded resume• searching for opportunities• decipher postings and apply

• How applications are reviewed• Interviews & Offers• It will take persistence and attention to detail!

Current Landscape• 2016 hiring freeze

• priority to defense & security related agencies/departments and cuts to some others

• opportunities for new graduates (and special hiring authorities) are currently THE WAYS into a federal career

Best Places to Work(Partnership for Public Service & Boston Consulting Group)

Increase Knowledge of Agencies and Job Categories

• Use the keyword search feature in USAJobs to learn & identify job titles

• Explore Occupation List (4 digit code) then watch job postings

• A-Z List of Departments & Agencies• Conduct informational interviews with

alumni and others working in agencies

Networking Helps• insight into agency/dept.• insights into role/position• insights into process• it can’t hurt if done well

May 1, 2020

Conduct Info Interviews with UMD Alumni

Tuesday, 10/1/19

4:30-6:00 pm

Register in C4T

Very Quick Demonstration1. Create Account & Profile2. Begin to identify types of jobs of interest so you can

build tailored resumes3. Use Resume Builder (store up to 5 resumes)

a. recommend creating a master resume first4. Other application tips

a. it is all about following instructions-read very carefullyb. create documents using language of postings so

application gets highest score possiblec. supplemental questions-rate your expertise highd. you can ask questions-reach out to HR email on posting

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Great Sites to visit

❑Govexec.com❑Nextgov.com❑Ourpublicservice.org❑Govloop.com❑Myskillsmyfuture.org❑Onetonline.org❑Avuecentral.com❑Federalgovernmentjobs.us

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What are your next steps?

◼ set up USAJobs account◼ start watching job postings◼ use resume builder to

create a master resume◼ see where alumni are & do

some info interviews◼ review agency/dept.

websites

Q&A

go.umd.edu/phdcareerinfo

all webinar materials at: go.umd.edu/phdwebinars2019-2020

For additional information

□ Nancy FinkNancy.fink@maryland.gov