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This presentation is based on the research findings of the author John B Samuel, who since 1983 was seeking for evidence related to an individual's in-born talent and the repertoire of default capabilities embedded in each person.
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This document discusses the changes Dore Dore made to its children's knitwear division, moving from a traditional product-focused layout to a process-focused cellular setup. It evaluates the changes, noting improvements in lead time, throughput time, work in progress levels, and number of employees needed. It also discusses challenges in implementing the new cellular manufacturing approach and Dore Dore's motivations for the conversion, such as improved quality and flexibility to handle design changes.
This document is a research paper on the right to education in Kenya and the government's role in implementing free primary education (FPE). It provides background on the history of education in Kenya, noting that FPE was first introduced in 1963 but not implemented due to lack of funds. FPE was reintroduced in 2002 and led to a significant increase in primary school enrollment. However, the paper notes that challenges remain, such as low teacher-student ratios, insufficient resources, and difficulty ensuring access for all children. The research aims to analyze the government's efforts and challenges in enforcing the right to education through policies like FPE.
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I apologize for any confusion, but I do not actually have any information about a disappearance. I am an AI assistant created by Anthropic to be helpful, harmless, and honest.
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In this February 5, 2013 webcast we explore the leadership development link between age and wisdom. In an era when an increasing number of executives assume top leadership roles at a younger age, is this an area of business risk or business opportunity? And is "wisdom" itself even a term that has cachet in a C-suite or HiPo context, or is it the elephant in the room as seasoned leaders prepare for retirement?
In this discussion, Dr Ethan Kross from the University of Michigan and Merryck CEO David Reimer review the latest research on wisdom and its implications for talent professionals. Key discussion points included:
- What does "wisdom" mean in a business and complex problem-solving context?
- What does the latest research tell us about wisdom and the brain as it ages?
- Does wisdom produce meaningful differences in approaches to problem-solving?
- Can a person's wisdom be developed earlier (younger) in their career?
- What specific strategies have been lab-tested, and how are large companies deploying similar efforts?
This webcast is part of our ongoing 2013 exploration of effective experience and knowledge transfer at the tops of organizations as a result of generational turnover.
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- Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families by the government and placed in institutions without parental consent under the policy.
- Over 100,000 Indigenous children were estimated to have been impacted by forced removal from their families and communities.
- The experiences of being taken from their families and culture had long-lasting traumatic impacts on the Stolen Generations and Indigenous communities. The effects are still felt today.
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4. Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied.
5. Request revisions until fully satisfied, with a refund option for plagiarism.
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- Through activities, it was found that employees' objectives were not properly aligned with the organization's goals and they were constrained by internal fears and limitations.
- Dissolve the Box proposed helping employees overcome these constraints through workshops to improve culture, productivity, and sustainable growth at TATA STEEL.
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This document discusses leadership development and summarizes research findings from analyzing 360-degree feedback and performance metrics from over 20,000 managers. Some key findings include: 1) Leadership development has focused too much on fixing weaknesses rather than developing strengths; 2) Extraordinary leaders have profound strengths in a few key areas rather than being good at many things; 3) Organizations should focus development on good managers to help them become great rather than just the bottom or top performers.
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Chapter 2 - Guiding Principles of GovernanceGoh Bang Rui
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What are the guiding principles in Singapore? There are a total of 4 guiding principles of good governance.
1. Leadership is key
2. Anticipate changes and stay relevant
3. Reward for work and work for reward (meritocracy)
4. A stake for everyone, opportunities for all
Thank you for watching my slides.
Any feedback is welcome.
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This document discusses leadership skills and provides guidance on how to hone leadership abilities. It defines leadership as charting a positive course and inspiring others to achieve high standards. Some key leadership traits discussed include vision, communication, persistence, empowerment, and organizational ability. The document provides a 5-step process for honing leadership skills, which involves eliminating negativity, practicing integrity, leading a healthy lifestyle, treating others well, and helping others succeed. It also differentiates the roles of leaders and managers. The last part discusses resolutions as formal documents used to document organizational decisions.
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In today's fast paced and digital world, many in government are looking to the cloud as a means to transform their agency. The cloud allows us to easily collaborate, share resources, receive on demand computing power, and change the way we deliver services to citizens. With the cloud, this all can be done faster and more efficiently than ever before.
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Conferences are being canceled, and training budgets have been trimmed, but government personnel still need to learn the latest developments in their areas of expertise. That's the crux of the problem facing agency leaders and human resources professionals that want to sustain a top-notch government workforce. Moving in-person events and training to an online forum is one solution, but it's not always easy to do it well.
A successful virtual training program has 3 key ingredients:
An interactive technology platform
Just-in-time, relevant content
Active facilitation by a skilled moderator
Social Media Presentation for The Center for Organizational EffectivenessGovLoop
Here are some examples of specific, measurable outcomes with clear definitions of achievement:
- Drive 100 people to register for our emergency preparedness workshop by promoting it on social media. Achieved when 100 unique visitors click through from our Facebook page to the registration form.
- Generate 50 volunteer signups to help with our annual park cleanup event. Achieved when 50 people complete the online volunteer form and select the park cleanup from the options.
- Receive feedback from 200 residents on our draft budget through an online survey promoted on Twitter. Achieved when 200 surveys are submitted with at least one question answered.
Does this help explain what outcomes should look like in a plan? Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional
Guide to Managing the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Application Proce...GovLoop
If you plan to apply for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program to make the Class of 2014, this guide is your core resource. We interviewed dozens of current and former PMFs, career advisors and agency PMF coordinators to provide both information and insight to help you navigate the process.
Success is often not achievable without facing and overcoming obstacles along the way. To reach our goals and achieve success, it is important to understand and resolve the obstacles that come in our way.
In this article, we will discuss the various obstacles that hinder success, strategies to overcome them, and examples of individuals who have successfully surmounted their obstacles.
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This webinar is an in-depth review of the interview process. Preparation is a key element to acing an interview. Learn the best approaches from the initial phone screen to the face-to-face meeting with the hiring manager. You will hear great answers to several standard questions, including the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself”.
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We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
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We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
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and foreign affairs.
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1. Getting into Government
3. INTRODUCTION /
OVERVIEW
M e and all my friends
We’re all misunderstood
They say we stand for nothing and
S o we keep waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting
There’s no way we ever could Waiting on the world to change
N ow we see ever ything that’s going wrong
With the world and those who lead it
We just feel like we don’t have the means
I t’s hard to beat the system
When we’re standing at a distance
So we keep waiting
To rise above and beat it Waiting on the world to change
- John Mayer, “Waiting on the World to Change”
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after all, isn’t there a hiring freeze?”
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4. Paul Binkley, Strategic Planning, Education, and Human Capital Consultant
Charles DeLuca,
Donna Dyer,
Tamara Golden,
Chris Grant,
Toni Harris,
Bryan Kempton,
Heather Krasna,
Paul C. Light,
Joel McFarland,
Camille Roberts,
Michael Schneider,
Doris Tirone,
Kathryn Troutman,
Yulia Vershinina,
Lily Whiteman,
3. Getting into Government
5. 1. DISCOVER:
2. DECIPHER:
3. DELIVER:
Stop trying to beat the system from a distance.
Stop waiting for the world to change.
Break in and start working from the inside out.
It begins right here, right now...and we’re here to help.
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6. CONTENTS
Discover: How Do I Find Government Career Oppor tunities?
10 USAJobs.gov
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26 Presidential Management Fellows Program
28 Internship Programs
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31 Fellowship Programs
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34 Veterans Preference
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35 Minorities
Decipher: How Do I Understand the Government Hiring Process?
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willing to wait for Washington
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states. This often allows them
look at individual government websites. For these positions, while those
or state’s website - to get the best information.
Yulia Vershinina
Let’s go.
9. Getting into Government
11. USAJOBS.gov
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Use Advanced Search to Refine Your List of Opportunities
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1. Sign in if you have an account or create a new account.
2. Go to USAJOBS.gov and ignore the main search. Click
directly on Advanced Search.
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3. Fill out as many of the parameters as you can.
Keywords
Fill out this page on as
completely as possible Title Search
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- eral government with overlapping responsibilities for which individuals possess
job title, they are taking out a lot of job opportunities that they might otherwise
“Students seem to shoot for program analyst role, but those posi-
I meet with students, we analyze the skills and see where a
Donna Dyer,
students skills set and applying for this type of position may increase your
Public Policy
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an entire handbook to explain it
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ity in each job series code, whether they have the requisite skills,
also worthwhile to try to get some idea of the scope for promotion and mo-
Steve Ressler,
Pay Grade or Salary Range Founder,
For more information, see Steve’s full
post entitled, “
Federal Career
tables for starters
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ditional
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take home pay and other valuable
information with the
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15. like
to use that tool.
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minutes on a train.
Federal
Agency Search - a forum
for senior leaders - in the larg-
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that
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million 766,000 317,000
Department of
Department
of Defense
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Exclude Postings for Jobs Open Longer Than 30 Days
Postings for Jobs Open Less
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17. Create a Saved Search and Set It Up to Send New Postings
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17.
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in government, set up one Saved Search just on a few criteria,
would have thought to apply for because they were using too many criteria,
your name in the email such as
and it will save you hours and hours of pouring over job announcements
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ting familiar with job announcements, set up 5 Saved Searches and spread
17. Getting into Government
19. Not all federal jobs are on USAJOBS!
, but that is not true. Numerous
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here
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Jobs.GovLoop.com
Jobs.
We’ve built it on top of
mashed up with Linkedin, GlassDoor, and Gov-
and Hipmunk provide new
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delivers the best
federal job opportunities by topic and
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ality and awesome data mashups
grade AND promotion potential
that
location
how many days the job is open
multiple vacancies
salary.
U.S. Citizens or Status
Candidates
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tied to Glassdoor
linked to other related job openings
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GovLoop Founder Steve Ressler penned a blog post titled
About Federal Job Openings”
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and lower level grade openings.
21%
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23. International Jobs:
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International Trade Administration
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National Guard
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Defense
Overseas Private Investment
US Department of Transportation has an Aviation and International
State
State
Radio Free Asia
Radio Free Europe
Aviation and International Affairs, U.S.
Department of Transportation State Department
Global Affairs, State Department
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Trade Representative
International Affairs, Department of
Department of Interior
Freedom White House
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USAJOBS Tip passions and skills.
also a ,a , and
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even a ?
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more about how the op-
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tions is in the US, go ahead
lead to a transfer down the
road.
International Relations and
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25. Intelligence Jobs: The U.s.
Intelligence
Sneak Into Government
Community
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“Intelligence series aren’t necessarily easier to get, but since
many intelligence roles require more unique and specific
skills sets, your chances are higher of getting a position if Department of Homeland
Department of State
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Administration
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Investigation
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National Geospatial-Intelli-
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Where can I learn about
the different Federal
agencies?
for
more details.
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Oh, and one other quick word on security clearance jobs: you might
be wondering if they pay more. Here’s a snippet taken from the
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$90,865
$76,152
$14,713 + =
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25. Getting into Government
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internships for students
Program.
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ates, and provide meaningful
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opment opportunities for
individuals who are at the
beginning of their Federal
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tern solidify their decision to work in public service as well
as provide a paid educational opportunity to work in their
chosen field side by side with people performing the work they are
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Presidential Management Fellows Program
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that was designed to
is your one-stop re-
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schools Disciplines
same time, the number of available positions does not seem to be
stats, we found this infor-
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make contacts, follow up by showing up early at the relevant
- Application and Resume
Online Assessment
six months in length
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Job Fair
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Internship Programs
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later, the Fish and Wildlife
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ternship was unpaid, I made -
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actually emailed me to let me -
know that he was leaving his
post, and thought I would be
the perfect person to take
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31. are paid and are possible
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Some of these are posted
programs”, like State De-
partment’s unpaid intern-
ships, but most often listed
to compete for the government roles you plan to pursue after gradua- -
tunities.
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Recent Graduates
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be a viable foot in the door
mentorship. with an agency or provide
valuable connections and
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ties, especially those that add
to your resume or provide you
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ligations
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“[Pathways] gives more freedom for the graduate to try out different
days and toggle between quality workforce development and commu-
to try out different job positions to see where I fit best, all while I have
“Pathways has been great for me because the program is so
for almost a full year now, and this has given me the time to focus on
long-term projects that, in my opinion, are more indicative of what “real”
I don’t think three months is really enough time to get to know how
Fellowship Programs
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programs.
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tional assignments.
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This program inspires the best of a new generation to pursue
professional position with the United States Department of State.
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White House Fellows
working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff,
Where can you find a list of fellowship programs?
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abilities, and minorities.
Veterans Preference (Spousal Preference)
veterans are not entitled to appointment under these authorities,
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about the opening that you will want
to pay special attention to
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ment leader needs.
- Some people think HR is lame and that
it’s a lot of paper pushing, but HR is moving to less of a pa-
- There is a huge need for IT work-
39. Getting into Government
41. Feeling Ready to
Supervise People?
Here’s a full list of OPM’s -
tions. Often these titles above will
2. Salary Range
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positions for people getting
into government will not be
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low for open period that provides an adequate amount of time to give the
standard, but it could be more or less depending on the agency’s recruit-
4. Series and Grade
Series:
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Grade:
Step:
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43. “On average, new graduates should look
Here’s how it breaks down, generally
GS-5
college
GS-7
5. Position Information bachelor’s degree and one year of rel-
GS-9 -
GS-11
their master’s or bachelor’s + 5 years
and . here
If you have a masters degree, look
6. Promotion BUT if you have a
Master’s degree, don’t say you
won’t take a GS-7. Be willing to
take the GS-7. Get your foot in
the door and have more oppor-
tunities down the road. Sometimes
Go for the lowest grade
level you are willing to accept,
for
- Doris Tirone,
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more room to maneuver.
42.
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Here’s another quick
GovLoop Ressler tip:
openings have promotion po-
higher grade level.
promotion potential to GS-
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Jobs.GovLoop.
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want to take some notes is if it starts using language
10. Qualifications
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“We instruct students to prepare
their resumes by looking at verbs and,
hopefully, if a job description is well-
agency will say ‘we want someone to calculate,
We conduct workshops with students in which
we look at job descriptions and ask them to high-
light verbs and keywords that they think the hiring
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still think that means ‘must know French’ because
there are so many people in the queue that if you
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ever the requirement is -- then you’re not going to
In other words, we do a lot of work in helping them
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are going to help us identify the difference between a good
46.
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Many agencies use evaluative software to assist them in re-
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The human resource specialist who’s doing their job is reading
3 all those resumes and trying to verify the accuracy of the infor-
4 you don’t have it, you’re not going to be found basically quali-
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plicants are not honest and they say they have what it takes to be basically
cases, cutting and pasting position descriptions in a person’s resume is not
We’re reading these resumes - and we’re saying, ‘this is what he says he can
47. Getting into Government
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5 is to evaluate applicants based on those pre-determined skills
criteria and separate candidates into those who are basically
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is called “Veterans’ Preference” and these are the candidates we consider
applicants, we refer all other candidates who are in the highest group of
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dates, we’re allowed to merge groups together and create one group out of
only time this happens is if we don’t have enough candidates to refer from
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can’t merge them and get me three people, then I am going to cancel this
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There are time limits on the process.
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51. The HR folks know their stuff.
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Sometimes HR folks are just overwhelmed.
“Once the scores are determined, they can’t be
changed.
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“Patience is a skill you need to master when applying to federal
forth an impeccable application and building a network to support your job
Breathe.
If you’re best qualified, the call will come.
50.
52. Should I submit 100 or 10 applications?
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Government career
advisor and author Paul
Binkley sums it up this way:
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51. Getting into Government
53. Don’t Fall Into the
”. He also has a
Ed”.
Now don’t get us wrong. We have also heard examples of people
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with their applications and take longer to hire if they don’t get
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tol Hill legislative positions are worth a book in itself as most of the
to take a look at would be -
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55.
Where is there a lot of
hiring happening in gov-
Congressional staffers help the members of Congress do their
ernment right now?
policy alternatives, plan the appearances of members of Con-
A lot of the hiring is based on
gress, write their speeches, negotiate compromises, communicate with the
in government. For example,
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eral government is imple-
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gram. However, often there is
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have a lot of openings and
portions of the health insur-
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Washington Post as well as
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utive that will report stories
a and a wealth of information about those kinds of op-
55. Getting into Government
59. HOW DO I CUT THROUGH A
CROWDED FIELD OF
CANDIDATES?
In General: Government Job Applications
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The Government Resume: When Cookie Cutters Won’t Work
“I can always tell the difference when someone submits an application
GovLoop has developed with tips on using the
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ments.
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” group that
59. Getting into Government
61. 1. Basics: Formatting
Use a serif font like Times New Roman. This will make it
easier to read.
paragraphs.
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their titles.
so.
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6. Be Consistent!
tense;
bullets.
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management-skills-development
guidelines we’ve laid out above.
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Everyone knows the old
adage regarding what
happens when you assume Follow the steps very carefully and complete every section ac-
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plies to federal internship and
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writing your federal resume so
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tion is spelled out with keywords -
used in the original announce- terials so they are received a day ahead of the deadline in case you have
That seems like a good idea to us.
Professional Reviews and Resources
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Bryan Kempton,
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School of Public Policy
Federal Prose
Federal Resume Experts
Federal Resume Writer
Federal Resumix
Cover Letters
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GovLoop for even more
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Do I Need to Worry About KSAs and Essays?
“Much to the relief of federal job applicants, federal agencies
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Nevertheless, federal agencies are still allowed to use essay questions in
a federal job, you may discover a juicy opening that is attached to an ap-
64.
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How Do I Shine in the Interview?
“The interview had more technical questions about skills needed
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to stand out.
great post on GovLoop
65. Getting into Government
67. 6 Body Language Tips for Interviewing
Posted by
Have a good handshake
Sit up straight
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Smile
Be present
in the moment.
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tion.
Taken from
NASA’s Doris Tirone had a few additional thoughts about the inter-
One of the recommendations that I make to job seekers is that
May I contact you in a couple weeks if I have not heard anything
sounds like it would be a great opportunity for me, but I also hope that you
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Salary Negotiation Tips
great blog post
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3. What to do
if you can’t
get to yes this in writing.
For other tips, visit .
out GovLoop’s ,
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If you go for the lowest grade level you’re willing to accept and
it’s lower than the one you’re eligible for, you’re in a position
when offered the lower grade level, to negotiate a higher pay
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these requirements to satisfy before setting pay at a rate that’s higher than
the base rate … and we’re required to justify our reasons before we’re able
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if you are unable to negotiate a higher pay rate or other requests, don’t
To Call or Not to Call? Follow-Up Contact with Hiring Man-
agers
their applications, informing them whether they have been cho-
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73. If more than three weeks have passed since your target job’s closing date,
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may also ask whether you will be interviewed, how many applicants are
many of them and I assure you that these staffers are generally very oblig-
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the hiring agency or damage your application in any way by inquiring about
the date your interviewer promised to make a decision has passed, call your
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be a pest, but do make sure that
Keep your eye on the
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ment about the agency’s overall
statement in the posting, move
description, it won’t be in the job
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people you know in that agency, alumni connections, friends of
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writing a blog or
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answered. Engage in small talk for a while and then get to the reason
informational interview.
Top 5 – Tips for an Informational Interview
I’ve been the interviewee on the information interview.
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1) Don’t be afraid and just ask:
2) Do your research:
for an informational interview, value that person’s time. out the student rates that
most provide. GovLoop and
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government leaders. Learn
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Federal Resume Experts
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