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There are several ways to find opportunities in the federal government, including CareerLink – that’s right, some government agencies specifically want to recruit Philadelphia University students!
In addition to CareerLink, listed below are several resources that can help you as you search for an internship or full-time job in this sector of the economy.
Partnership for Public Service: makingthedifference.org
This website will serve as your one-stop shop for the federal job search process and you can find information for just about anything related to working in the federal government.
Site features include:
a) A “Hot Jobs” section
b) An internship database and guide for student programs
c) Agency profiles
d) Information on how to write a federal resume and KSA’s
e) Resources about obtaining security clearances
f) Information about student loan repayment programs
- USA.gov
The United States government's official web portal – a particularly helpful section of this site is the A-Z Agency Index (quick link located on the right-hand side of the page). Use this site in order to research the specific agencies for whom you might want to work.
- bestplacestowork.org
“The Best Places to Work rankings are the most comprehensive and authoritative rating and analysis of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government. The 2009 rankings are the fourth edition of this ongoing series, following the 2003, 2005 and 2007 versions.” (taken from bestplacestowork.org homepage)
Fantastic information that will allow you to locate agencies that align best with your interests, values and career goals.
- USAJOBS.gov
USAJOBS.gov is the federal government’s official job site and can provide you not only with postings for full-time positions, but can also allow you the opportunity to browse a list of all of the federal agencies and gain access to their specific websites.
- studentjobs.gov
studentjobs.gov is the federal government’s official site for internship postings.
Visit the web sites of agencies whose mission and goals interest you most. You can locate a list of all government agencies on either USAJOBS.gov or USA.gov.
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Other pages:
Information – Applying for Federal Opportunities
Information – Working for the Federal Government
Resource – Partnership for Public Service | “Making the Difference: Jobs in Federal Service” slideshow
Resource – Career Services workshop | “Government Jobs” slideshow
*all information adapted from the “Making the Difference: Jobs in Federal Service” slideshow, offered through the Partnership for Public Service website
