Do you have an interest in applying for a federal positon but find the process to be intimidating? Have you applied to a federal position and feel like your packet fell into a black hole? If so, this workshop is for you!

This hands-on work will:

PART I - Demystifying the Federal Application Process

• demystify and explain the federal hiring process.

• provide an understanding of the definitions of each section listed on a USAJOBS vacancy announcement.

• explain how to determine if you meet the required job criteria before applying.

• Teach techniques to explain how to customize your resume to align with the duties listed in a vacancy announcement.

• provide an understanding of the terminology used for qualifications, such as specialized experience, time-in-grade, selective factor, etc.

• provide insight on how human resources review your resume against the criteria of a job announcement.
  

• provide insight on how you write your resume so that it stands out against your competitors and catches the eye of selecting officials.

• explain how to interpret response letters from human resources regarding your status

• Provide an understanding of the occupational questionnaire and how the selected responses impact your ranking.

• how to track and follow up on your application through completion of the process.

• include a question-and-answer session.

PART II - Special Hiring Authorities

• learn about special hiring authorities for recent graduates

• learn about special hiring authorities that qualify as disabilities and illness. You will be suprised at conditions that fall under this category that makes one eligible for a noncompetitive appointment. Asthma, anemia (low blood count), , sickle cell anemia, diabetes, kidney issue which requires dialysis, facial birthmarks, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and others.

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Other Career Workshops Offered:

Saturday, 11/26/16, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

College Student & Recent Graduates Internship/Job Preparation Series-$20 Student Initial Fee

Limited to 16 Students (10 Current College Students/6 Recent Graduates)

*Sponsorship/Donations Opportunities Available