6 Tips for Securing a Federal Government Internship

Article Title: 6 Tips for Securing a Federal Government Internship

Article Snip: "...Not only do internships provide students with real-world experience, they can also lead to full-time positions. The good news for you is that you’re not late to the game in your internship search. While some government agencies start their recruiting for summer interns in the fall, most look for interns later in the winter or early spring. To help get you ready for this job hunt, here’s six tips to help you secure an internship..."

Article Reference: clearancejobs.com

5 Paths to an Internship with the Federal Government

Article Title: 5 Paths to an Internship with the Federal Government

Article Snip: "...a list of internship opportunities that will help embark you on a journey towards fulfilling your dream of working for the federal government..."

Article Reference: clearancejobs.com

Trouble getting employment? Stop posting your life on Facebook and other social media sites

Article Title: Don’t pretend potential employers won’t check your stupid posts

Article Snip: "...your Facebook site and their decision is all but made for them – your application is flat-out rejected. That’s because unprofessional posts, compromising photos, far out-of-the-mainstream social, behavioral and political views -- all have a way of earning a firm, no-questions-asked tap on the “delete” key, never to be seen again. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, an average of 70 percent of employers use social networking sites..."

Article Reference: The San Diego Union-Tribune

OMB Wants Federal Employees to Get Second Jobs to Help with 2020 Census

Article Title: OMB Wants Federal Employees to Get Second Jobs to Help with 2020 Census

Article Snip: "...Decennial census appointments are short-term and allow flexible working hours, with most work conducted in the evenings and on weekends. Employment with the Census Bureau must not interfere with employees’ responsibilities or performance in their primary positions, as this is a second job and the responsibilities and obligations of their primary position take precedence. Current Federal employees are not eligible to earn additional benefits for retirement, health, or life insurance in conjunction with their temporary census appointments (see 5 C.F.R. Parts 831, 842, 870, and 890)..."

Article Reference: www.fedsmith.com

Being a Federal Employee, Simplified

Article Title: Being a Federal Employee, Simplified

Article Snip: "...The average age of a federal employee is pushing closer to the 50-year mark and less than 17 percent of workers are under age 35, pointing to the facts that people are working longer and fewer young people are entering government. Civil service reform..."

Article Reference: www.govexec.com

U.S. Census Bureau Needs Hundreds of Thousands of Workers

Article Title: U.S. Census Bureau Needs Hundreds of Thousands of Workers

Article Snip: "...Before hiring begins, the Census Bureau needs to assemble an applicant pool in the millions. For example, to support the 2010 Census, it recruited approximately 3.9 million job applicants in 2009 and 2010. Not only are fewer people looking for work, but the demographic makeup of the workforce has changed considerably, requiring different recruiting strategies. The emphasis will be on competitive and attractive pay rates as well as an easy application process. It will take 30 minutes or less to apply online compared to an average two-hour application process in 2010. Job offers will be contingent upon applicants passing a background check (including fingerprinting)..."

Article Reference: www.census.gov

Summer hire program accepting applications

Article Title: Summer hire program accepting applications

Article Snip: "...WIESBADEN, Germany -- The Civilian Human Resources Agency Northeast/Europe Region is now accepting applications for the Army in Europe Youth Summer Hire Program..."

Article Reference: www.army.mil

Where Are You Getting Your Federal Employment Information?

Article Title: Where Are You Getting Your Federal Employment Information?

Article Snip: "...Many transitioning service members find outstanding career opportunities within federal government agencies. There are many federal agencies besides the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security that are looking for your skills and expertise. This course will give you the information necessary to evaluate your options as you pursue federal employment...Get an advantage by using www.FedsHireVets.gov: Identifies different resources that can be used to assist with federal employment opportunities; assists with identifying eligibility for Veterans’ Preference and Special Veterans Hiring Authorities; and provides information for family members..."

Article Reference: www.dvidshub.net

White River National Forest offering summer job opportunities

Article Title: White River National Forest offering summer job opportunities

Article Snip: "...The White River National Forest will be offering over 100 temporary positions for the 2018 field season for anyone wishing to work outside this summer. According to a news release, temporary, seasonal positions are available in a wide variety of locations in communities around forest lands including..."

Article Reference: www.aspentimes.com

Forest Service hiring for 1,000 jobs in Oregon, Washington

Article Title: Forest Service hiring for 1,000 jobs in Oregon, Washington

Article Snip: "...Applications will be accepted from Nov. 14 to 20, with positions in fields including fire, recreation, timber, engineering, visitor services and archaeology. The majority of jobs pay $12 to $19 per hour, require 40 hours per week and include health insurance..."

Article Reference: www.statesmanjournal.com

Gov’t to start testing federal employees for common opioids

Article Title: Gov’t to start testing federal employees for common opioids

Article Snip: "...The federal government said Friday it will start drug-testing employees for OxyContin and other commonly abused painkillers as part of President Trump’s effort to get a handle on the opioids crisis. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said the new guidelines will check for the semi-synthetic opioids to ensure that workers are clean and sober on the job..."

Article Reference: www.washingtontimes.com

9-year-old writes letter to NASA asking to be considered for a job

Article Title: 9-year-old writes letter to NASA asking to be considered for a job

Article Snip: "...A 9-year-old alien enthusiast from New Jersey sent a handwritten letter to NASA asking to be considered for a job working with astronauts. In the letter, dated Aug. 3, fourth-grader Jack Davis asks to apply for a planetary protection officer position at NASA. He writes..."

Article Reference: www.wsbtv.com

NASA Is Hiring a New Planetary Protection Officer to Defend Earth From Alien Contamination

Article Title: NASA Is Hiring a New Planetary Protection Officer to Defend Earth From Alien Contamination

Article Snip: "...NASA is offering a six figure salary for an out of this world role: that of planetary protection officer. And it seems..."

Article Reference: earth-destroyed.blogspot.com

No excuse for not finding a good job: The Army is hiring

The Army Is Hiring: Pentagon Plans to Add Thousands of Ground Troops
Article Title: The Army Is Hiring: Pentagon Plans to Add Thousands of Ground Troops

Serve Your Country

Article Snip: "...In order to put more boots on the ground, the Army is spending big, offering re-enlistment bonuses for selected soldiers of up to $90,000 for a four-year commitment. On June 6, the AP reported that the Army had shelled out over $26 million in the previous two weeks, and it expects to spend more than $380 million in bonuses in 2017. Among the soldiers eligible for big bonuses are those working in cryptography, cyber operations, intelligence and special ops..."
Article Reference: www.thefiscaltimes.com

Google Reaches for Job Seekers With Search Engine Revamp

Google Reaches for Job Seekers With Search Engine Revamp
Article Title: Google Reaches for Job Seekers With Search Engine Revamp

Article Snip: "...Google’s new feature will list single job postings in a box above traditional web search results. The information will come from the websites of job search specialists like Glassdoor and LinkedIn, and directly from the career sections of many other company websites. Google doesn’t charge for this exposure, and it doesn’t pay for the data..."

Article Reference: www.bloomberg.com

Google to launch a jobs search engine in the U.S.

Google to launch a jobs search engine in the U.S.
Article Title: Google to launch a jobs search engine in the U.S.

Article Snip: "...Google announced today it’s launching a jobs search engine in the U.S. The service will focus on all types of jobs – from entry-level and service industry positions to high-end professional jobs..."

Article Reference: techcrunch.com

Americans on unemployment hits lowest since 1988

Americans on unemployment hits lowest since 1988
Article Title: Americans on unemployment hits lowest since 1988

Article Snip: "...What’s more, the average number of people receiving unemployment benefits over the past month has fallen to the lowest level since 1974..."

Article Reference: www.marketwatch.com

Government blocks some federal payroll data to APP's DataUniverse

Government blocks some federal payroll data to APP's DataUniverse
Article Title: Government blocks some federal payroll data to APP's DataUniverse

Article Snip: "...In its letter explaining the redactions, OPM cited a provision that allows information to be withheld that "would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." But the provision cited does not justify the federal information being withheld, Press News Director Paul D'Ambrosio wrote in a letter appealing the denial. "The public has a significant interest in knowing how its tax dollars are being spent..."

Article Reference: www.app.com

U.S. Job Openings at Eight-Month High

U.S. Job Openings at Eight-Month High
Article Title: U.S. Job Openings at Eight-Month High

Article Snip: "...A tightening labor market could translate to a breakout in wages after months of lackluster growth. An elevated number of people quitting their jobs shows that workers are confident enough of finding better wages elsewhere..."

Article Reference: www.bloomberg.com

USAJobs.gov updates continue in 2017 with latest round from OPM

USAJobs.gov updates continue in 2017 with latest round from OPM
Article Title: USAJobs.gov updates continue in 2017 with latest round from OPM

Article Snip: "...The Office of Personnel Management unveiled Monday another round of updates to the jobs site. Applicants may notice a few new features to the site’s search function and user profile and résumé functions. Specifically, applicants can..."

Article Reference: federalnewsradio.com