Tips for transitioning into federal jobs and leaving the consultant environment? How do you best increase your chances of getting a job offer (hacking the federal application process, referrals, etc.)?

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Not really any way to hack the federal application process.

Presuming you're not trying to simply flip your badge at your current client, about the best you can do is make sure your resume explicitly reflects the specialized experience listed in the req. External referrals are not a thing.

Beyond that it's a numbers game. It is not at all uncommon to have to apply to dozens or even hundreds of positions to make the interview cut, let alone get an offer.

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