U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

Linda Springer, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, gives an overview of the many rewarding Federal employment opportunities available both now and in the near future, explaining why a Federal job may be just the right thing for students who are interested in making a difference.

This presentation informs career professionals about major job-finding resources they can use to help their students, and provides information on job applications with emphasis on developing KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) for applications. It also provides an overview of Federal employment, including the numbers and types of jobs available, and general information about the benefits of working for America.

Why do young people choose to work in the Federal government? What kinds of jobs are they doing? What is career development like once they are Federal employees? What is exciting and what is rewarding about Federal employment? How much impact do they have on policy? The representatives of agencies such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and others talk about working for America.

Federal agencies anticipate many opportunities for students with business and accounting majors in the next few years. This presentation tells about different agencies that hire graduates with these skills. The panelists – current employees from several hiring agencies – describe their jobs and the importance and impact of the work they do.