USAJOBS
USAJOBS can provide great help in applying for non-competitive and competitive jobs by offering a wide variety of employment opportunity postings.
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Students and Recent Graduates
The Workforce Recruitment Program, co-sponsored by the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Department of Defense, connects postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities to positions in the Federal government.
The proposed Student Pathways Program, which would replace the existing Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), provides paths for students and recent graduates, including those with disabilities, to Federal internships and careers in the Federal Government.
Browse USAJOBS opportunities for students and recent graduates with and without disabilities.
University career centers and disability resource centers may have information on internships and federally sponsored student programs and related jobs.
Interview Process
Agencies make reasonable accommodations for applicants to provide full access to the application process. During the interview process, the hiring official should ask you questions about your job qualifications and how you would perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are encouraged to present their qualifications in a positive manner which emphasizes abilities and assets. Sometimes an applicant will choose to anticipate and address job related questions about ways his or her disability may affect performance of critical duties, roles and responsibilities of the job.
Keep in mind that hiring officials are prohibited from asking questions about your disability unless the questions are related to functioning on the job and consistent with the business needs of the position. To review the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance about questions agencies can ask about an applicant's disability, please see the "Enforcement Guidance: Pre-employment Disability-Related Questions and Medical Examinations."
Questions?
If you have any questions about a job filled non-competitively, such as what to submit, how to apply or the status of your application, you may be interested in contacting the agency's Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Disability Program Manager or Human Resources Office.
If you have any questions about a job filled competitively, use the contact information in the USAJOBS vacancy announcement.
Additional Job Search Resources
Review the Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. website to learn about a career guidance and recruitment magazine, online job board and career expos.
Agencies' websites also list job announcements. Browse a list of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies and find their websites.