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Civil Service Employment: Help Yourself to the World of Government Employment

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Civil Service Employment: Spot Light on the FBI

The FBI has been hiring for various Professional Staff and Special Agent Positions. There are tremendous career opportunities for professionals in a wide variety of career fields such as:

Intellegence Analysis, Information Technology, Laboratory Sciences, Linguistics, Security, Human Resources, and General Management.

Check out an FBI Recruiting Event near you!

There are also opportunities for college students to participate in a variety of FBI Internship Programs.

You can find more information on FBI Career Opportunities, listen to a podcast, and apply online at www.FBIjobs.gov

The Army National Guard, $20,000 in Bonus Money

When you join the Guard, you choose an MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty, from more than 200 exciting options. After Basic Training, in Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you go hands-on learning-then-doing-this job. Along with being fascinating and fun, this job acts as training ground for dozens of exciting, lucrative careers in the private sector.

For more information, check out the National Guard Webpage.

And check out information on the National Guard Pay Scale for different positions for some exciting possibilities.

More on Government Employment

Benefits of Government Employment

benefits of government employment
Entry level government salaries are for the most part comparable to salaries with private employers, and the jobs are considered more stable. One reason that people choose a Government Job Search is for the excellent health and retirement benefits of Civil Service Employment. To check out benefits you would receive in Civil Service Employment, go to the Government Job Search website of your choice and click "Benefits". Most Government Agencies allow you to retire package at age 55, (as long as you meet a minimum number of years of service) with full health benefits.

Growth and Demand of Government Jobs
The outlook for Employment with the Government is good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Government employment, not including employment in public education and hospitals is expected to increase by 4.8 percent, from 10.8 million to 11.3 million jobs. State and local governments, excluding education and hospitals, are expected to grow by 7.7 percent. Federal Government employment, including the Postal Service, is expected to decrease by 3.8 percent.

Federal Job Search

USAJobs for Civil Service Employment should be your one stop source for Federal Government Employment. This database will allow you to search job opportunities by city/state or zip code. You can also click on the "Info Center" tab to explore careers with the Federal Government and learn about the hiring process.

State Job Search

To explore Civil Service Employment within your State, type in your "State Name" and "Civil Service Employment" in the box below. This will take you to a link for your State's Civil Service Web Page, where you will find instructions on upcoming exams and how to apply for them.

County Job Search

To explore County Civil Service opportunities, type your "County Name" and "Civil Service Employment". This will take you to a link for your County's Civil Service Web Page, where you will find instructions on upcoming exams and how to apply for them.



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Preparing for Government Exams

Pursuing employment with the Government is a long term process that may take 3 to 12 months.

Most Government entities administer Civil Service Exams or Applications to create hiring lists. How well you do on the exams or application questions determines if you will score high enough to be interviewed.

You can access practice study exams at your local library or online via your Federal, State, or Local website. Be sure to study tips on the correct way to fill out applications and prepare for exams. Once you complete a few practice tests, you will feel more confident taking the exam.

It is best to apply for as many exams as you qualify for so that you are on multiple hiring lists.


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