This book is designed to help job seekers find the right federal job. The first part of this unique guide discusses how to find the right occupation through the career-planning process, develop a vision for your career, do self-exploration, develop needed skills, and create career goals. The second part overviews the federal government as an employer, including benefits and locations of jobs, how to match yourself to jobs and agencies, and the skills the government is seeking and in-demand federal jobs. The authors explain the federal job search process, with insider guidance on resumes, interviewing skills, informational interviewing, networking, distinguishing yourself, and common mistakes that federal job seekers make.

2. This presentation will provide an
overview of:
The importance of federal job satisfaction to
taxpayers
The Career Decision Making model as a
venue to make this happen
Steps toward career self awareness
How your four digit occupational series
reflects the Qualifications needed for your
best federal job fit
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3. In the best possible way

4. JOB SATISFACTION
• NOT how hard one works or how well one
works.
• Concerns how much one likes a specific kind
of job or work activity.

5. The First Step is Self Awareness
Who am I?
Who am I becoming?
Who do I need to give myself
permission to be?
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6. The Career Decision Making Model
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7. The Career Decision Making Model
Inventories:
Interests; Values;
Competencies/
Skills; Motivation,
etc.
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8. The Career Decision Making Model
USAJOBS Vacancies
(Qualifications section);
Federal Classification:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/classificationqualifications/classifying-generalschedule-positions/#url=Standards
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9. The Career Decision Making Model
Does the federal
government offer a job that I
find compelling? If so, do I
qualify to apply for it? If not,
what do I need to do to get
qualified?
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10. The Career Decision Making Model
Research: Resources
available to fill in my
“skills gap.” Create a
career action plan that
addresses federal
options.
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11. The Career Decision Making Model
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12. The second step is career awareness and
exploration.
Study the qualifications section of a
federal Vacancy Announcement

13. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_occupations_are_available_in_the_federal_
government
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14. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifyinggeneral-schedule-positions/#url=Functional-Guides
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15. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifyinggeneral-schedule-positions/#url=Standards
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16. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S
REQUIRED?

17. Instructional Systems Specialist;
1750; Dept of State, Arlington, VA
1) Education Requirements: a degree and 2of the following
• Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of
learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and
validation of instructional material.
• Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in
designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying
design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
• Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of
instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance
tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation
instruments.
• Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for
developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics,
specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and
evaluating training.
• Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in
education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.

18. Instructional Systems Specialist;
1750; Dept of State, Arlington, VA
Experience requirement
• 1 year at next lower grade level
Specialized Experience
• Experience developing foreign language curriculum
and materials in an adult learning environment.
• Developing workshops for training teachers and/or
trainers.
• Experience leading teams in educational settings.
• Classroom experience in second language acquisition.
There is no substitute of education for specialized
experience for the GS-13 position.

19. The third step is career decision making
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Required education
Required experience
Required specialized experience
Am I qualified based on education only?
Am I qualified based on experience only?
Do they allow me to combine my experience
and education to meet the qualifications?

20. YOUR JOB
IS TO RESEARCH AND REVIEW THE TYPES OF
JOBS IN YOUR FIELD FOR WHICH THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS
HIRING/ PROMOTING.
IF YOU HAVE A SKILLS GAP,
DECIDE WHAT YOU
WANT/ NEED
TO DO TO ADDRESS IT.
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21. The fourth step
• Develop an Individual Development
Plan/Career Action Plan
• Follow it to find your Best Federal Job Fit

22. Any Questions
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