| There are literally, millions and millions of Government | | | | their own tests and how they administer them. There |
| jobs out there and there is actually a specific process | | | | are written tests, essay tests, in-basket tests, |
| you need to complete in order to apply for such a job. | | | | assessment centers, performance tests, physical |
| The benefits, health, dental, paid vacation and holidays | | | | abilities tests, psychological tests and of course an |
| are outstanding and they are all provided through | | | | interview. Not all of these tests are needed for each |
| taxpayer's money. | | | | posting; this was just a list of what types of tests |
| There are resources available online that makes | | | | there are for various government positions. There are |
| looking for a government job easier than hoofing | | | | online resources for information on the individual tests.a. |
| around town looking door to door. Here are the steps | | | | These tests are scheduled to happen at certain times |
| you need to know: | | | | and you will be assigned a date and time to appear for |
| 1) Current Openings: You will need to look at the | | | | your testing.b. In order to be considered and possibly |
| current openings in your area first and any job search | | | | hired for a position, you must pass any and all tests |
| site can help you with that. USAJobs.gov is the best | | | | given to you. If you are not hired during the valid date |
| place to search for a government job. From this you | | | | for the test results, you will need to re-take the tests |
| can decide which jobs are of interest to you. | | | | at another time. |
| 2) Application: You can fill out an Optional Application | | | | 5) Interview(s): That's right, there will probably be more |
| for Federal Employment (OF612). This is a | | | | than one interview and just like the Civil Service Tests, |
| downloadable file in Microsoft Word (.doc) format. | | | | you must do well on all subsequent interviews to |
| Once you fill it out you can print it. Optionally, you can | | | | receive a job offer. |
| write a federal resume. These resumes must contain | | | | Just because you do well on everything, does not |
| additional information than private sector resumes and | | | | mean you will get the job for which you apply. As with |
| are formatted a bit differently. Get more information at | | | | any other employment offer, there are other people |
| | | | vying for the same job as you. Being that this is a |
| 3) Information: You will need to provide certain | | | | government posting, the number or people applying is |
| information as well:a. Full nameb. Mailing addressc. | | | | probably even greater than in the private sector. Be |
| Phone numbers, day, night, mobiled. Social Security | | | | sure to really study up on the specifics of what will be |
| Numbere. Country Of Citizenshipf. Highest Federal | | | | expected of you throughout the screening process. |
| Civilian Grade, if anyg. Education - school name, | | | | Lastly, depending on the position, some agencies may |
| address, degrees, majorsh. Work Experience - fully | | | | want you to undergo a physical examination, drug |
| detailed informationi. Other qualifications - job related | | | | screening or a probation period before hiring and these |
| training, skills, certificates, leadership, honors, awards, | | | | periods can last anywhere from 6 months to a year. |
| etc. etc. | | | | That's it, now you know how to apply for government |
| 4) Civil Service Exam: There is a number of civil | | | | jobs. |
| service exams possible and each department has | | | | |