More about Federal Career Intern Programs (FCIP)

http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/fcip
You don’t need to be a student to qualify for these positions! The Federal Career Intern Program is also open to recent graduate and other entry-level professionals.
Federal Career Intern Program
The Federal Career Intern Program is an entry-level employment and career development program designed to recruit outstanding individuals to positions at the GS-5, 7, [...]

Department of Energy – Federal Career Intern Program

For Recent & Upcoming College Graduates
Federal Career Intern Program
Have you recently earned, or will you soon be earning, your Bachelors, Masters, and/or Doctoral degree? Are you interested in a challenging job opportunity that will jump start your career and increase your potential for future advancement? Are you interested in a signing bonus or repayment of [...]

Department of Energy

www.doe.gov – Many jobs will be created to fill positions at all levels. Also, another website to visit is wherethejobsare.org. How exciting is that!  DOE will be filling positions under the Federal Career Intern Program for recent graduates with Bachelor and Master degrees. (Students are in demand for federal jobs). The federal government is hiring.

Department of Homeland Security is Hiring

The DHS is expected to hire from 2009 to 2010 for positions as Program Manager, Contract Specialist, Training Technician, Human Resouces Assistant, Realty Specialist, Maintenance, Mission Support Specialist, IT (Security), Chemist, Space Management Specialist, Accounting Technician and more…..go to www.dhs.gov to start, then careers and wow!

Social Security Administration 2009

SSA’s hiring plans for 2009- Linking Candidates with Disabilities to SSA Jobs as well. Many openings will be occur contact your SSA office or visit SSA.gov

What about self assessment questions?

When you look for a federal job you most likely want to go to the www.usajobs.opm.gov. After you create an account you will begin searching for jobs. Then what happens is you are sometimes directed to another system called application manager. You will have to then create another account. This is where you answer self [...]

Stimulus Package Passed-More Jobs!

Today people are excited about the possiblity of new jobs….specifically federal jobs. There will be many jobs for college graduates and even individuals with 20 years experience who will qualify for jobs in healthcare, Internal Revenue, Financial, administrative …How wonderful!  There are great ways to apply begin with www.usajobs.opm.gov and then locate a federal resume [...]

Transition from Private to Federal

A typical position to transition from the Private sector during these economical trying times is a Contract Specialist. It is a great position for those Real Estate Agents with a Business Degree or Construction Managers with a Degree which includes 24 units in business.
Administrative Officer is a great position for those professionals with combined experience [...]

Hiring Veterans with Preference

Ways to locate positions specifically for veterans  would be to go to the www.usajobs.opm.gov then go to job search. Key in the words VRA; VEOA, and Veterans Preference. This is a great way to explore opportunities for Veterans. Research the Category Rating process. How do you qualify under the Category Rating process.
A suggestion for finding [...]

What Does HR Say Now!

In October I attended a career convention and had the opportunity to ask questions about what an HR person looks for in an applicant. Here is what they say:
1. Question: What do you think about Portfolio type resumes online. Answer: We like them because they provide us with a broader view of the applicant.
2. [...]