Any tips for applying for federal positions? Looking to switch out of government contracting/consulting and not having much luck with USAJobs. Thank you!

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You’ve got to pull the bullets word for word from the job description into your resume. It’s the only way to get past the screening tools.

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If you've done something once, you're an expert 😂

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In second PwC1. You need to make sure your resume/cover letter include everything from the description. Of the many positions I applied to before joining consulting, I was referred but not hired twice, had actual human contact twice, and an offer once (which I ultimately turned down).

If you are prepared for the pay cut, it can be rewarding, but a whole different experience.

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If you're in IT or know anything about IT, The IRS is looking to hire a ton of people. Apply even if you don't think you qualify. They're desperate.

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Yea my plan is to move to govt too. Hopefully in the next couple of years. I only have 2 years relevant experience so far. I don’t have any certs but hope to have a couple like itil and PMP by then. Just doing those to up my chances for Fed job. Why do I want fed? I’m not cut out for the stress of consulting. I’ll take the pay cut to have a life

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I’ll be honest. I was a “PSC” (essentially a fed without the benefits) and I loved it. I had so much passion for the mission and my colleagues were great.

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Tried when I left active duty a few years ago. Didn't have the patience for the process. Takes too long.

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KPMG1, it took the better part of a year to get an offer after getting through the screening process and interviews... when I said sorry, I started a new job (at PwC) they said “We understand; the process takes too long."

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Why would you want to work for the government?

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If you’ve got a clearance make sure to make to emphasize it. Cleared people are always in demand.

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Check Indeed or another job website. They post Schedule C jobs there, which are direct hires for in demand positions. They aren’t GS jobs, but you’re still considered a federal employee.

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@Manager2 - Financial Management, FIAR, Audit Readiness, MIC, etc.

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What do you do?

Don’t listen to manager 1. Schedule C is for political and positions usually run out, ie you can’t convert to a merit based gs position.

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