Secrets To Getting A Federal Government Job

Secrets to Getting a Federal Government Job Presenters: Dr. Anna & Mr. James Lint

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AGENDA

• MARCH 8TH, 2017

▪ Presentation by Dr. Anna and Mr. James Lint

▪ Your questions answered

Secrets to Getting A Federal Government

Job

Presenters

Dr. Anna Lint Mr. James Lint

Are you currently. . .

• Employed with the Federal Government?

• Seeking a Federal Government job?

• Just curious if Federal employment is right for you?

Poll Question

SECRETS TO

GETTING

A FEDERAL

GOVERNMENT

JOB

Authors: James R. Lint

Dr. Anna H. Lint

John Wiseman

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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


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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.


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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-

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/31/federal-civilian-hiring-freeze-guidance

PROS OF WORKING FOR THE

GOVERNMENT

Benefits

Salary is Public Knowledge

Flexible Hours and Telework

Training and Professional Development

Travel


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CONS OF WORKING IN THE

GOVERNMENT

Paperwork

The Hiring Process

You Will Not Get Rich, But You Can Save For Retirement

Political Appointees

Competitive


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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


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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.


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FEDERAL APPLICATION PROCESS


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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?

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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.


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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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IMPROVING YOU MARKETABLE JOB

SKILLS

Business Internships

Volunteer Activities

Continuing Education


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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.


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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.


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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

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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ANY QUESTIONS?

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