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Spouse Education and Career Opportunities
Navigating the Federal Hiring Process
November 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. EDT
Presenter:Julie Wheeler, SECO career coach
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Today’s Webinar Agenda
Navigating the Federal Hiring Process
• Introduction• Finding Federal Employment• Managing Your USAJOBS
Account• Exploring Federal Resumes• The Selection Process• Transferring as a Federal
Employee• Help Center and Resources• The Next Step• Questions
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What is Federal Employment?
Introduction to Federal Employment
Federal EmploymentThe federal government employs more than two million American and foreign nationals to work in civil service positions.
“Civilians like you help the government fulfill its essential duties in service to the American People.”
-https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/About/
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Introduction to Federal EmploymentHow Is Federal Employment Different?
• Federal Status• Pay Grades and
Promotions• Transferability• Benefits• Special Programs
Benefits • Advancement • Opportunities4
Pathway Programs
Introduction to Federal EmploymentHow Is Federal Employment Different?
Pathway Programs• Internship Program• Recent Graduate Program• Presidential Management• Fellows Program
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USAJOBS Home Page
Finding Federal Employment
Navigating USAJOBS
Using the Dashboard• Applications• Saved Jobs• SearchesUsing the Search Tools• Basic Search• Advanced Search• Saving SearchesReading the Job Announcement
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Applications
Finding Federal Employment
Navigating USAJOBS
Using the Dashboard• Applications• Saved Jobs• SearchesUsing the Search Tools• Basic Search• Advanced Search• Saving SearchesReading the Job Announcement
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Saved Jobs
Finding Federal Employment
Navigating USAJOBS
Using the Dashboard• Applications• Saved Jobs• SearchesUsing the Search Tools• Basic Search• Advanced Search• Saving SearchesReading the Job Announcement
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Saved Searches
Finding Federal Employment
Navigating USAJOBS
Using the Dashboard• Applications• Saved Jobs• SearchesUsing the Search Tools• Basic Search• Advanced Search• Saving SearchesReading the Job Announcement
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Finding Federal Employment
Navigating USAJOBS
Using the Dashboard• Applications• Saved Jobs• SearchesUsing the Search Tools• Basic Search• Advanced Search• Saving SearchesReading the Job Announcement
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Finding Federal Employment
Navigating USAJOBS
Using the Dashboard• Applications• Saved Jobs• SearchesUsing the Search Tools• Basic Search• Advanced Search• Saving SearchesReading the Job Announcement
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Managing Your USAJOBS Account
Creating a Profile• Contact
Information• Citizenship• Hiring Paths• Experience• Education• Demographics• Languages• Organizations• ReferencesUploading Documents• Resumes• Other DocumentsPreferences• Travel and
Relocation• Work Locations• Appoint Type and
Work Schedule
Hiring Paths• 12 different options• Multiple options can be
selected• Some Hiring Paths require
documentation (i.e. Orders, Transcripts, etc.)
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Uploading Documents
Managing Your USAJOBS Account
Creating a Profile• Contact
Information• Citizenship• Hiring Paths• Experience• Education• Demographics• Languages• Organizations• ReferencesUploading Documents• Resumes• Other DocumentsPreferences• Travel and
Relocation• Work Locations• Appt Type and
Work Schedule
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Preferences
Managing Your USAJOBS Account
Creating a Profile• Contact
Information• Citizenship• Hiring Paths• Experience• Education• Demographics• Languages• Organizations• ReferencesUploading Documents• Resumes• Other DocumentsPreferences• Travel and
Relocation• Work Locations• App Type and
Work Schedule
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Exploring Federal
ResumesBending the Rules• Resume Builder
Preferred• No Page Limits• Must be Targeted• Up to 5 Resumes
on File
Resume Builder• Preformatted
Using the Assessment Questionnaire
Multiple Resumes• Up to 5 resumes on file• Name resumes for organization purposes• Easy to access and edit as needed• Duplicate to transfer entered data and edit for specific positions• Make your resume searchable so agencies can find you
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Exploring Federal
ResumesBending the Rules• Resume Builder
Preferred• No Page Limits• Must be Targeted• Up to 5 Resumes
on File
Resume Builder• Preformatted
Using the Assessment Questionnaire
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Exploring Federal
ResumesBending the Rules• Resume Builder
Preferred• No Page Limits• Must be Targeted• Up to 5 Resumes
on File
Resume Builder• Preformatted
Using the Assessment Questionnaire
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Assessment Questionnaire
Exploring Federal
ResumesBending the Rules• Resume Builder
Preferred• No Page Limits• Must be Targeted• Up to 5 Resumes
on File
Resume Builder• Preformatted
Using the Assessment Questionnaire
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Assessment Questionnaire
Exploring Federal
ResumesBending the Rules• Resume Builder
Preferred• No Page Limits• Must be Targeted• Up to 5 Resumes
on File
Resume Builder• Preformatted
Using the Assessment Questionnaire
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The Selection Process
Apply for the Job
Application Status• Advancing• Paused• Stopped• UnknownSelection Process• Agency Reviews
Application• Interview• Agency Selects
Candidate• Job Offer
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Application Status
The Selection Process
Apply for the Job
Application Status• Advancing• Paused• Stopped• UnknownSelection Process• Agency Reviews
Application• Interview• Agency Selects
Candidate• Job Offer
Review your applications. Your applications are listed by the date they were updated. The application status is highlighted next to each job
application.
Advancing Paused Stopped Unknown
ReceivedReviewedReferredSelectedHired
In ProgressIncomplete
CanceledNot ReferredNot SelectedNot Hired
Unavailable
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Selection Process
The Selection Process
Apply for the Job
Application Status• Advancing• Paused• Stopped• UnknownSelection Process• Agency Reviews
Application• Interview• Agency Selects
Candidate• Job Offer
Agency Reviews Application
• The hiring agency will start reviewing applications after the job announcement closes.
• Minimally Qualified vs. Highest Qualified.• Application status will be Referred or Not Referred.
Interview
• Hiring official will review the “highest qualified” applications and select applicants to interview.
• Hiring agency will contact applications directly for interview.• Types of Interviews: Panel, in-person, video and phone.• Multiple rounds of interviews may be scheduled.
Agency Selects Candidate
• After interviews have been completed, a candidate will be selected.• The hiring agency will contact the applicant and begin the job offer process.• For those not selected, the application status will adjust to Not Selected.
Job Offer
• The job offer is final when the agency successfully completes the background investigation and any additional security checks.
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Transferring as a Federal Employee
Talk to the Experts
Federal Employee Status
Reinstatement Eligibility
Office of Personnel Managementwww.opm.gov • 202-606-1800 (General Contact Information)
“The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government. OPM provides human resources leadership and support to Federal agencies and helps the Federal workforce achieve their aspirations as they serve the American people.”
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Transferring as a Federal Employee
Talk to the Experts
Federal Employee Status
Reinstatement Eligibility
Federal Employee Status• Federal employment leads to opportunities with many different agencies and numerous positions
around the world. • As a federal employee, there are many programs to assist you with possible transfers.• Research your position and your new location, and begin communicating with the Office of Personnel
Management as soon as possible.
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Transferring as a Federal Employee
Talk to the Experts
Federal Employee Status
Reinstatement Eligibility
Reinstatement• Reinstatement allows you to re-enter the federal competitive service workforce without competing with
the public. • Reinstatement eligibility enables you to apply for federal jobs open only to status candidates.
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USAJOBSHelp Center and
ResourcesHow to…
Frequently Asked Questions
Working inGovernment
Exploring Hiring Paths
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USAJOBSHelp Center and
ResourcesHow to…
Frequently Asked Questions
Working inGovernment
Exploring Hiring Paths
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Learning Opportunities
USAJOBSHelp Center and
ResourcesHow to…
Frequently Asked Questions
Working inGovernment
Exploring Hiring Paths
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Federal application process at a glance! Click on the steps for more
information.
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Look for positions that are in high demand!
Click on the career field for a list of jobs.
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The Next Step!SECO Career Coaches
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Questions?
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