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Advancing graduate education. Enhancing the graduate student experience.
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
Advancing graduate education. Enhancing the graduate student experience.
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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
