Federal Government Careers

The federal government is our nation's largest employer. As you consider the career paths open to you after graduation, keep in mind that thousands of job opportunities exist with the federal government. A recent survey found that nearly 193,000 government jobs need to be filled in the next two years alone. Jobs are available in a wide variety of fields, including accounting, communications, education, engineering, environmental science, finance, health, law enforcement, management, marketing, public relations, security, social science, technology, and more.

Explore the following links to learn more about the career paths available to you with the federal government.

• Overview of Federal Job Opportunities
• Where the Federal Jobs Are
• Best Places to Work
• The Federal Application Process - Federal Resumes - Find and Apply for Jobs
• Government Careers Action Plan
• Career-related Links – Government Careers

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