Expect more incremental changes to USAJobs.gov next year, OPM says

Expect more incremental changes to USAJobs.gov next year, OPM says
Article Title: Expect more incremental changes to USAJobs.gov next year, OPM says
Article Snip: "...A team at the Office of Personnel Management, in collaboration with the agency’s Innovation Lab, is working in six to eight week agile development “scrums” to make incremental improvements to the job site...."
Article Reference: federalnewsradio.com

Hiring astronauts on USAJobs with applications beginning in December

Article Title: Hiring astronauts on USAJobs

Article Snip: "...Job applications for would-be space travelers are (boldly) going online. NASA announced it will be accepting applications for the next generation of astronauts via USAJobs.gov from Dec. 14 through mid-February..."

Article Reference: fcw.com

Become an Astronaut: A lesson in persistence, self evaluation and self improvement

NASA Rejected Me 14 Times Before Making Me an Astronaut
Article Title: NASA Rejected Me 14 Times Before Making Me an Astronaut

Article Snip: "...The process of applying to become a United States astronaut is actually quite simple. All a person has to do is head to the computer, call up an Internet search engine of choice, and type in the website www.usajobs.gov or http://astronauts.nasa.gov..."

Article Reference: www.popularmechanics.com

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IMPORTANT ALERT: Federal job seekers targeted in USAJobs phishing scam

Federal job seekers targeted in USAJobs phishing scam
Article Title: Federal job seekers targeted in USAJobs phishing scam

Article Snip: "...According to an advisory, registered users have been receiving emails asking them to revalidate account information. These emails are a phishing attempt designed to get users' information and potentially infect computers with malicious software."Any emails received on that subject should be deleted immediately," the advisory warns. "Do not click on any links in the email..."

Article Reference: www.federaltimes.com

Communication Skill Building

12 Mind Tricks That Win People Over and Help You Get Ahead
Article Title: 12 Mind Tricks That Win People Over and Help You Get Ahead

Article Snip: "...When you’re working hard and doing all you can to achieve your goals, anything that can give you an edge is powerful and will streamline your path to success...."

Article Reference: www.linkedin.com

Federal Prison Employment; 1,000 Jobs May Be Filled at Thomson Federal Prison

Thomson Prison job fair July 7
Article Title: Thomson Prison job fair July 7
Article Snip: "...Thomson federal prison, 1100 One Mile Road, is looking for correctional officers, and is holding a job fair from noon to 6 p.m. July 7 to answer questions and help people fill out online job applications. Correctional officers' pay starts at $39,400..."
Article Reference: www.saukvalley.com

430 jobs are open at Navy engineering command

430 jobs are open at Navy engineering command
Article Title: 430 jobs are open at Navy engineering command

Article Snip: "...Job openings include architects, information technology workers, realty specialists, machinists, plumbers, pipe fitters, carpenters, crane riggers, administrative positions and mechanical, civil and electrical engineers. Positions are available at Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Naval Air Station Oceana, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown...."

Article Reference: www.dailypress.com

Recent Graduates Program and other programs lead to Federal Employment, Internships

Programs provide opportunities for internships, jobs
Article Title: Programs provide opportunities for internships, jobs

Article Snip: "...Recent college graduates interested in federal employment can take advantage of current open recruiting for the Recent Graduates Program as well as three other programs offered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make becoming a federal employee easier..."

Article Reference: www.af.mil

NSA builds hiring website for intelligence community

NSA builds hiring website for intelligence community
Article Title: NSA builds hiring website for intelligence community

Article Snip: "... The web portal will include a job-exploration tool and diagnostic tests for candidates. On the back end, the site will process information from unclassified settings and send it to the agencies' classified networks. With the site, NSA ..."

Article Reference: www.federalnewsradio.com

Jobs for people over 55 with the federal government

Federal Agency Jobs Just For People Over 55 Article Title: Federal Agency Jobs Just For People Over 55

Article Snip: "...Ever heard of the EPA’s Senior Environmental Employment Program, which has been around for 31 years? How about the comparable, seven-year-old Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture?..."

Article Reference: www.huffingtonpost.com

U.S. Customs hiring hundreds of new border protection agents in Buffalo, elsewhere

U.S. Customs hiring hundreds of new border protection agents in Buffalo, elsewhere
Article Title: U.S. Customs hiring hundreds of new border protection agents in Buffalo, elsewhere

Article Snip: "...U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring 1,600 border protection agents for Buffalo and four other communities..."

Article Reference: www.buffalonews.com

President launches initiative aimed at helping boys and young men of color

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Obama launches 'My Brother's Keeper' program for young men of color Article Title: Obama launches 'My Brother's Keeper' program for young men of color
Article Snip: "...In the wake of racial tensions in cities that include Baltimore and Ferguson, Mo., President Barack Obama launched a new initiative aimed at helping boys and young men of color. ..."
Article Reference: www.upi.com

The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant needs more workers

McAAP commander says plant still needs more employees
Article Title: McAAP commander says plant still needs more employees

Article Snip: "...The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant needs more workers — and lots of potential employees in the area would like to work at the plant. ..."

Article Reference: www.mcalesternews.com

FAA is hiring

Resumes Ready? FAA Says "We're Hiring!
Article Title: Resumes Ready? FAA Says "We're Hiring!"

Article Snip: "... In addition to air traffic controllers, the FAA also employs specialized electronics technicians called technical operations specialists who “install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify” facilities, services and equipment that support the national airspace system. This includes radar, weather and other electronic systems ..."

Article Reference: www.forbes.com

Is it time to look for new federal employment? Here are some great tips from FEDweek

Time to Look for a New Federal Job?
Article Title: Time to Look for a New Federal Job?

Article Snip: "... If it has been a while since you’ve looked for a new government job, it may be helpful to go over the basics before you get started. First, make sure that your USAJOBS account is up-to-date. Test your USAJOBS ..."

Article Reference: www.fedweek.com

Build your resume with a "Pathway Intern Summer Hire Position" in beautiful Huntsville, Alabama

Student Trainee (Management Analyst) (Summer Hire)
Article Title: Student Trainee (Management Analyst) (Summer Hire)

Article Snip: "... The Department of the Army Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers through a job with the Department of Army. ..."

Article Reference: www.usajobs.gov

USAJobs Tips

I’m No Andy Marshall, But I’ve Tackled USAJobs Article Title: I’m No Andy Marshall, But I’ve Tackled USAJobs

Article Snip: "...the tie in of the article to the Federal government’s job site USAJobs. More specifically, Evans charges that navigating the seeming labyrinth of the USAJobs website is something akin to having to scale the slopes of Mount Everest. Actually, it’s not as hard as some may claim. If this is something that interests you, then continue on...."

Article Reference: warontherocks.com