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Resources for finding and getting jobs in government. Links to hundreds of federal, state and local job vacancy and information web sites. Also, resources for federal employees.
U.S. Government Job Finder - Openings by Job Category
Simply click on your area of interest or expertise, for a complete list of all job openings in that category. When the list appears, clicking on any job title will get you complete, detailed information on that job, including instructions on how to apply.
Applying for U.S. Government Jobs
The federal government is the largest single employer in the united States, with almost 2 million civilian workers. About 1.6 million are full-time permanent employees. contrary to popular belief, five of six federal employees work outside the Washington, D.C. area, in locations across the U.S. and even abroad. When you apply for a job in federal government, there are some specific instructions you need to follow in order to give your application best chance of winning an interview.
Federal Agency Job Openings
Links to vacancy listings at dozens of Federal Agencies and offices
Federal Government Employee Benefits
Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of "family-friendly" benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. Each agency is free to offer its own benefits package. Here is a list of the benefits available to permanent Federal employee.
How to Work for the CIA
It seems everybody wants to work at the CIA, these days. From spies to textile workers, the Agency has openings, but do have the right stuff for them? Learn about jobs and working at the CIA right here.

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