Data shows a downward trend in IT hiring after a jump in the size of the government's IT workforce

Federal IT hiring slips with political deadlock Article Title: Federal IT hiring slips with political deadlock

Article Snip: "...IT hiring by the federal government is trending downward, with fewer jobs posted each month this year than last year, according to a Computerworld analysis of employment data...."

Article Reference: www.cio.com.au

International federal jobs

Article Title: Career advice for international federal jobs

Article Snip: "...The goal of the “Guide to Getting an International Job in Government” is to demystify the process of getting a job with a foreign posting, or a stateside one at an agency with an international mission...."

Article Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

Hiring 1,073 at 'Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility' (Hurry: Closes Wednesday)

Article Title: Naval shipyard in Bremerton hiring more than 1,000 trainees

Article Snip: "...The official job announcement will be posted at www.usajobs.gov Monday morning and will be taken down Wednesday night, shipyard spokeswoman Mary Ann Mascianica said. It will list requirements and how to apply. Starting pay is $15.11 an hour...."

Article Reference: www.peninsuladailynews.com

Is congress looking out for your best interest federal workers?

Article Title: Retirement Myths: Is Congress Considering Offering a Buyout to Federal Employees?

Article Snip: "...Congress usually considers legislation that is against the interest (not in the interest) of the federal employee. If we see mainstream news sources reporting the introduction, then we can let out hopes rise. We shouldn’t, however, let them rise too much, as it is a long journey from a bill to a law....."

Article Reference: www.fedsmith.com

Federal employment hiring tips for federal leaders

Article Title: Hiring tips for federal leaders

Article Snip: "...While the size of the federal workforce has been declining because of budget reductions, job freezes and retirements, hiring is still taking place for many critical government positions...."

Article Reference: www.washingtonpost.com