{"id":13,"date":"2022-03-19T22:31:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T22:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trevadarice.com\/?p=13"},"modified":"2022-03-19T22:31:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T22:31:28","slug":"preparing-for-your-federal-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trevadarice.com\/?p=13","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for your federal job search!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>As you may know, USAjobs is the federal repository for almost all federal vacancies. &nbsp;I have to say the website usability is significantly improved over the past 3 years; you can truly curate your job search using job titles, salary\/grade, location, military spouse, part-time, etc.&nbsp; Of course, if you are new to the federal government job search process, it can still be a bit daunting.&nbsp; Here is a step by step guide to help get you started.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create your USAjobs.gov profile.<\/li><li>Curate your job search based on your specific skill sets.<\/li><li>Drive the website on a regular basis to get used to the fields and modules.<\/li><li>Review <strong>A LOT<\/strong> of job announcements to get a flavor of the federal language.<\/li><li>Upload your resume (see below for a few helpful hints).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing your federal resume:&nbsp; I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard the federal resume is a bit (well, a lot) more detailed than private sector.&nbsp; Your resume is one of the primary documents, balanced against qualification requirements, to determine if your package is forwarded to the hiring official.&nbsp; <strong>Please don\u2019t let what appears to be complex deter you.<\/strong>&nbsp; There are resources on USAjobs that can help you navigate the process.&nbsp; A few things you can do now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take some time to outline your knowledge, skills and abilities<ul><li>YES, your private sector skills are transferable<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Search jobs that fit your capabilities<ul><li>Check out this link to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/pay\/series-and-grade\/\">Federal Job Series and Pay Grades.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check out this YouTube post on <a href=\"https:\/\/resume-place.com\/federal-resumes\/private-sector\/\">Federal Job Search<\/a> by www.resume-place.com<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Review, review, review \u2013 federal postings outline specific job requirements<ul><li>From an assessment of your knowledge, skills and abilities and qualification requirement you can began to identify the jobs most suited to you.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve applied, now what?&nbsp; Sometimes it may feel like your resume has gone into a pile that will never be reviewed.&nbsp; Not the case, if you\u2019ve applied for a position, unless the job has been cancelled, your package will be reviewed by an HR Specialist.&nbsp; However, if you are missing any part of the Required Documents, that may be a factor in determining your qualifications.&nbsp; HR Specialists will not contact you to request missing documentation, so it\u2019s very important review the job announcement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each organization has a slightly different process for notifying you, at each phase of the process.&nbsp; Each job announcement provides \u2018Next Steps\u2019 and the contact information for the HR Specialist\/Office managing the vacancy. &nbsp;Also check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/Help\/faq\/\">USAJobs FAQs<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Also, USAjobs.gov provides general information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/?c=fed-app-process\">application process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I truly hope this information has been helpful. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you may know, USAjobs is the federal repository for almost all federal vacancies. &nbsp;I have to say the website usability is significantly improved over the past 3 years; 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