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Being one of the largest employers in the United States, there&#8217;s ample opportunity for anyone looking to transition into a career working in government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding useful online resources can be tricky when searching for federal government jobs. Plenty of job search engines offer federal positions sprinkled throughout the rest of their listings, but this still requires you to sift through all of the job offerings they have to weed out the ones you&#8217;re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a laundry list of pros for becoming a federal employee. These jobs provide you with job security, the promise of career advancement, and employee benefits that champion private corporations and businesses. Working for the government also allows you to have an impact on your country, providing a service that directly supports your city, state, and country as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you&#8217;ve gathered our favorite online resources for finding government jobs to make the application process quick and easy. We&#8217;ve also outlined some helpful information and tips for landing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/blog\/jobs-in-government\/\">jobs in government<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Two-people-shaking-hands-Careers-In-Government.jpg\" alt=\"Two people shaking hands - Careers In Government\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Two-people-shaking-hands-Careers-In-Government.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Two-people-shaking-hands-Careers-In-Government-980x449.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Two-people-shaking-hands-Careers-In-Government-480x220.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"cg_federal_hiring_process\" class=\"anchor\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2><b>Federal Hiring Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can expect a relatively lengthy process when applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/blog\/jobs-in-federal-government\/\">jobs in federal government<\/a>. This competitive process means it&#8217;s essential to stay ahead of the curve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using the resources listed below, create an account with each site to receive job announcements as soon as they&#8217;re posted. Every federal job you see will likely have at least a handful of qualified applicants already, so the sooner you apply, the better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying for federal employment, patience is key. 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This often depends on the importance of your role, and they may push you through multiple interviews throughout the entire process. The Government is an equal-opportunity employer, and all applicants receive fair treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landing a role working for the federal government isn&#8217;t impossible, and there are a few steps you can take to ensure you&#8217;re utilizing everything you can to make your application stand out from the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Your Resume<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your resume up to date? Many times, people will think that simply adding their most recent job history to an old resume is enough to land them a new job. In reality, there&#8217;s a lot of unnecessary information on resumes that should be removed before you start applying for a federal position. Have a clean, well-organized, minimal resume template that allows your information to be easily read.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"cg_federal_cover_letter\" class=\"anchor\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h3><b>Include a Cover Letter<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is an option to include a cover letter on your application, it&#8217;s always a great idea to do so. A cover letter increases an applicant&#8217;s eligibility by showing the hiring personnel management a more personal and informative representation of themselves. Make each cover letter person to the job you&#8217;re applying to, and express why you&#8217;re a great choice for the role and what you&#8217;re hoping to gain from working in the federal government.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-shaking-hands-with-an-elderly-man-in-front-of-two-other-people-in-a-conference-room-Careers-In-Government.jpg\" alt=\"A woman shaking hands with an elderly man in front of two other people in a conference room\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-shaking-hands-with-an-elderly-man-in-front-of-two-other-people-in-a-conference-room-Careers-In-Government.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-shaking-hands-with-an-elderly-man-in-front-of-two-other-people-in-a-conference-room-Careers-In-Government-980x449.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-shaking-hands-with-an-elderly-man-in-front-of-two-other-people-in-a-conference-room-Careers-In-Government-480x220.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"cg_federal_government_position\" class=\"anchor\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2><b>Who Can Apply to a Federal Government Position?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone can apply for a federal government job, but having the right experience and qualifications is important. When reviewing job listings, always review the necessary requirements beforehand so you&#8217;re not spending time applying to jobs that aren&#8217;t the right fit for you. For example, recent graduates should look for internships or entry-level positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Similar Jobs&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sidebar-similar-jobs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;cs-7&#8243; module_class=&#8221;blog-similar-jobs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Section text Part Three&#8221; module_class=&#8221;cig-blog-details&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; max_width=&#8221;1024px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1200px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; min_height=&#8221;929px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"cg_federal_CIG\" class=\"anchor\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2><b>Careers In Government<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of all the online resources for finding federal government jobs, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.CareersInGovernment.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first stop you should make. Careers in Government not only provide you with a comprehensive list of available jobs, but they also provide other incredible resources for landing jobs and information on working for the government. To make use of the site, create a user profile and turn on your job announcement notifications. The site is user-friendly, clean, and very organized, making the job application process a breeze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/blog\/jobs-in-the-government\/\">jobs in the government<\/a> in Miami or Houston, Careers in Government is your best resource.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"cg_federal_USAjobs\" class=\"anchor\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2><b>USAjobs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, to make our list is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.USAJobs.Gov<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This site is the official federal government job posting portal that provides you with a laundry list of jobs that are currently seeking applicants. If you choose to use this site, ensure you&#8217;re only applying to jobs open to the public. USAjobs lists some jobs that are only available for current federal employees, so make sure you&#8217;re utilizing the filters on the right side of the page. Creating a USAjobs profile alerts you when new jobs within your field are added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44134 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-pressing-a-laptop-1.jpg\" alt=\"A woman pressing a laptop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-pressing-a-laptop-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-pressing-a-laptop-1-980x449.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-woman-pressing-a-laptop-1-480x220.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"cg_federal_apply_online\" class=\"anchor\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2><b>Apply Online!\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no better time to apply for federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/blog\/jobs-in-dc-government\/\">jobs in DC government<\/a> than now. Careers In Government has the most jobs available throughout the country. Whether you live on the east coast, west coast, or midwest, you can choose from plenty of opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a little time to spruce up your resume and cover letter, that&#8217;s okay. Most jobs will post a closing date to let you know when they are expected to be filled. 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