Scenario: New Professional Dominant Dimension: Time In Career
Scenario Description
Typical New Professionals are embarking on a new career and have less than 5 years experience in the workforce. They are college graduates who are not bound to a specific geographic location, but do seek a somewhat permanent position. While they may still be developing within their profession or desired job function, they are very attracted to work in their areas of interest. New Professional applicants are looking for a work environment that offers the most flexible arrangements.
New Professional Scenario
Core Values
Work Attractors
Diversity
Adapting to change
Confidence and self-reliance
Innovation and creativity
Non-traditional workplace
Social responsibility
Work-life balance
Advanced technology
Camaraderie
Developmental opportunities
Competitive compensation
Flexible health benefits
Flexible work schedule and leave
Goal-oriented projects
Networking opportunities
Recognition
Teamwork
Innovative work aligned with interests
Human Resources Policies/Programs To Leverage
Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives
Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-Setting Authority
Term Appointment
Excepted Appointing Authorities2
Veterans Appointing Authorities
Direct Hire Authority
Flexible Work Schedules and Leave Policies
Student Loan Repayment Program (must fulfill 3-year service requirement)
Tuition Reimbursement and TSP Matching Contribution Paid by the Government
Telework
Flexible Spending Accounts
Childcare and Eldercare Benefits
Supports Recruitment
Supports Retention
Hire with a quick and transparent process
Market through professional associations and employ other innovative marketing
Offer recruitment incentives
Offer student loan repayments and tuition reimbursement for further education
Promote the U.S. Government’s generous benefits package
Promote TSP matching contributions and rollover
Assign a variety of projects related to service
Create a career ladder with noncompetitive promotion opportunities
Offer professional development opportunities
Offer salaries competitive with private sector
Recognize and reward creativity and performance
2 e.g., the Federal Career Intern Program, Presidential Management Fellows Program, and Student Career Experience Program.
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