Presented by Dr. Anna and Mr. James Lint, authors of the book Secrets to Getting a Federal Government Job, this webinar is packed with information from the inside. Mr. Lint has over 38 years experience in military and federal government, and recently retired as a GS-15. So he knows how to get hired, how to move up and how to thrive in the system. Dr. Anna Lint shares how to move into a position in the government if you are bi-lingual.

1. Secrets to Getting
a Federal
Government Job
Presenters:
Dr. Anna & Mr. James Lint
Tanya White-Earnest | www.trident4careers.com | trident4careers@trident.edu 714.816.0366 x1943

2. WELCOME
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Tanya White-Earnest – Director,
Center for Career Planning and
Workforce Strategies
Tanya.WhiteEarnest@trident.edu
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4. AGENDA
• MARCH 8TH, 2017
▪ Presentation by Dr. Anna and Mr. James Lint
▪ Your questions answered
Secrets to Getting A Federal Government
Job

5. Presenters
Dr. Anna Lint Mr. James Lint

6. Are you currently. . .
• Employed with the Federal Government?
• Seeking a Federal Government job?
• Just curious if Federal employment is right for
you?
Poll Question

7. SECRETS TO
GETTING
A FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT
JOB
Authors: James R. Lint
Dr. Anna H. Lint
John Wiseman
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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8. AGENDA
 Introduction and Why
 Hiring Freeze
 Pros and Cons of Working for the Government
 Long term enjoyment
 Questions to consider for your job placement
 Federal Application & Hiring process
 5 thoughts on acquiring a federal job
 A life plan & Improving marketable job skills
 The secrets of federal job hunting success
 Improving your online appearance
 Opportunities for bilingual applicants
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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9. INTRODUCTION AND WHY
 Recently retired as the (GG-15) civilian director for
intelligence and security, G2, U.S. Army
Communications Electronics Command.
 38 years of experience in military intelligence with
the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, government
contracting and civil service.
 The 2015 national vice president for the Military
Intelligence Corps Association.
 Also served in the Department of Energy’s S&S
Security and Department of Homeland Security.
 I enjoyed my years with the Federal Government.
 You can have a meaningful job.
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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10. FREAK OUT DUE TO THE HIRING FREEZE
 A Hiring Freeze Is Your Time To Improve Your Application &
Read the Book!
 The Manager’s View
 Exceptions
Experienced federal professionals know that every rule and regulation
has exceptions. The following are exceptions listed in paragraph #3 the
Memorandum: Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Guidance, dated 31 January
2017 by The White House:
 Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Central Intelligence
Agency (CIA).
 Pathways Internship and Presidential Management Fellows programs
 The head of any agency may exempt any positions that it deems
necessary to: Meet national security (including foreign relations)
responsibilities, or public safety responsibilities (including essential activities
to the extent that they protect life and property).
 Cyber Is a Critical Need and Has Many Exemptions
 Opportunities are available. https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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11. PROS OF WORKING FOR THE
GOVERNMENT
 Benefits
 Salary is Public Knowledge
 Flexible Hours and Telework
 Training and Professional Development
 Travel
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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12. CONS OF WORKING IN THE
GOVERNMENT
 Paperwork
 The Hiring Process
 You Will Not Get Rich, But You Can Save For
Retirement
 Political Appointees
 Competitive
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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13. LONG TERM ENJOYMENT
 First Job
 Foot in the door.
 Second Job
 52 Weeks – Career Focus Promotion and Move
 Third Job
 If at the top of the food chain, find a new food
chain
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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14. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR
JOB PLACEMENT
1) Decide what you want? Do you want a job or career?
2) What job series do you desire? Do you like working
outside or inside?
3) Desk or walking? What are your skills?
4) Do you want to work as a manager? Do you have the
skills and education?
5) Are you willing to move? Is there a government facility
in your area?
6) Do they have your job series? Your desired grade? You
have to go where the jobs are located.
7) INTERNSHIPS: There are 1 and 2-year intern programs,
most require a college degree. These are now called the
Pathway Program.
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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15. FEDERAL APPLICATION PROCESS
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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16. HIRING PROCESS
 Through The Hiring Manager’s Eyes - Needs and
Requirements
 The Start Of The Process - Management Chain &
CPO
 Should I Send An Introduction Letter To A Federal
Hiring Manager?
http://inhomelandsecurity.com/3-reasons-federal-
hiring-manager/
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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17. 5 THOUGHTS ON ACQUIRING A
FEDERAL JOB
1. Do not submit one application for a career
2. There are 4 million jobs in the federal government.
3. Do not over inflate your worth compared to your
experience.
4. Know the departments that are expanding
5. Go where the job is located.
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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18. A LIFE PLAN
 Do people need a plan in life?
1) Do you know what is your plan in the next five
years or 10 years?
2) What is your plan for three years from now?
3) How are you going to accomplish your plan?
4) What concrete action have you performed to
move forward to
make success in life?
5) Did you follow a plan to further success?
 Join an Association
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ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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19. IMPROVING YOU MARKETABLE JOB
SKILLS
 Business Internships
 Volunteer Activities
 Continuing Education
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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20. THE SECRETS OF FEDERAL JOB HUNTING
SUCCESS
 7 secrets of job hunting success in this book
 No. 1: Think like a hiring manager
 No 2 -7???
“NO”
“You are stone cold crazy if you think I will give
you my secrets!”
Buy the book. 
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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21. WRITING CAN IMPROVE YOUR ONLINE
APPEARANCE
 There are many places where you write and
get published
(Months to approve an article, especially in peer
review journals)
 E-Magazines, Blogs, Newsletters.
 School or Business or Association
 Anytime you can write about how to make work
faster or more efficient, this will help others
believe you are a professional.
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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22. Following this presentation, are you
• more excited about opportunities with the
Federal Government?
• more clear about opportunities with the
Federal Government?
• ready to apply for a Federal Government job?
• more confident to apply for entry or
advancement in the Federal Government
system?
Poll Question

23. OPPORTUNITIES FOR BILINGUAL
APPLICANTS
 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
 Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
 National Security Agency (NSA)
 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
 U.S. Department of State
 Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
(DLIFLC)
 Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Example: Jane’s Story
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24. ANY QUESTIONS?
 “Leadership and Management Lessons Learned” in 2013
 “8 Eyes on Korea, A Travel Perspective of Seoul, Korea”
in 2016
 “Secrets to Getting a Federal Government Job” in 2017
 All proceeds go to www.LintCenter.org,
https://www.facebook.com/SecretsToGettingaFederalG
overnmentJob/
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-
Job-ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z
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 https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Getting-Federal-Government-Job-
ebook/dp/B01MZEZL0Z

25. Q&A

26. UPCOMING WEBINARS
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for other
upcoming Center for Career and Workforce
Strategies events including:
March 29th – Virtual Career Fair
• Over 200 employers invited
• Currently committed:
• FBI (national and local)
• Comcast
• Office Team
• Accountemps
• Apple One

27. CONNECT WITH CPWS
• Call Career Services at:
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• Email us at:
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daniel.sloan@trident.edu
714-816-0366 x2554
• Contact Dr. and Mr. Lint at
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28. THANK YOU!
We appreciate you joining us today for:
SECRETS TO GETTING A FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT JOB
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