Registration

Course 1: Part I – 10 Steps to a Federal Job

Steps to be discussed based on handouts.

1. Networking and Job Fair Scripts – Reviewing the importance of networking and benefits.
2. Review the Federal Job Process – Agencies, Grades and Job Titles – The importance of determining a career goal researching agencies, grades and different titles.
3. Finding Federal Announcements – Where are the job postings and key websites.

Course 2: Part II – 10 Steps to a Federal Job

Steps to be discussed based on handouts.

4. Analyzing your Core Competencies – What are the core competencies and how are they used in federal job search.
5. Finding Keywords in Vacancy Announcements – Researching keywords or magic words.
6. Federal Resume Writing – Key elements of federal resume writing and the importance of using the outline format.

Course 3: Part III – 10 Steps to a Federal Job

Steps to be discussed based on handouts.

7. KSA Writing – What is the formula for writing a powerful story for the KSAs and what does HR want on a KSA.

8. Apply for Federal Jobs – Get motivated and begin applying at multiple websites.

9. Track and Follow-up – Tracking errors and how to avoid them.

10. Interview for a Federal Job – Key interview techniques