Download - Find Your Federal Job Fit
Finding Your Federal Job Fit
Finding the Right Job
in the Federal Government
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Once upon a time…
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Many people feared working for the
federal government
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It was a place where managers ruled with an iron fist…
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And, so, eventually, they just “retired in place”…
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dreaming of when their “real” life would begin.
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But, their work lives improved..
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When they realized that they had the power to write their own federal story.
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By creating a career plan to map their federal job search….
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And, having a plan to guide their entire federal career.
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They realized that it is not good enough just to “get their foot in the door”…
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And spend their entire career feeling sad and unfulfilled, even with a regular check and secure benefits.
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No…they learned the value of finding a job that fits them first!
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This is how they did it….and you cando it, too!
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They learned about walking across a bridge…
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between Career counseling
AND
Federal job search
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I will share it with you…
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The Model
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It all starts with you…
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YouWho Are You, Really?
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Finding a Meaningful Federal Career
Activities you enjoy now and in the past Your values Your special skills When are you “in flow”? At the top of your game Role models
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Occupational daydreams Your personality type Your career interests How do you want to be remembered? Your life roles Organizational fit and corporate culture Occupational wellness
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Then, figure out what makes you tick
at work…
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Career IdentityWhy Do You Work?
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Career Identity What is meaningful work for you? Creating a personal mission statement Identifying your life purpose Developing a personal brand Creating an elevator speech Developing your career goal
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Creating Your Career Plan
Put It All Together
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Creating Your Career Plan Pursuing your dreams SMART goal setting Affirmations Visualization Staying motivated Create your future Writing your career plan
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Then, put you and the work together And find the right place to work in
the federal government!
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Research Federal Organizations
at usa.govTranslating YOU to the federal government: Finding your fit
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Federal Organization Considering your values, life purpose,
mission statement Reviewing federal values and mission
statements Connecting with an agency’s mission and
strategic plan
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Considering your skills Employing your career interests Matching your skills and interests to
federal jobs
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Once you figure out the best organization and mission for YOU
Only then can you find the right federal job
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Find a Federal JobFind YOUR Federal Job Fit
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Your Workplace Narrative Analyzing a federal vacancy
announcement Writing a cover letter Writing a federal résumé Networking strategies Interviewing/ writing a personal essay
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What’s missing in the federal government is YOU!
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