Rule of Many: New Hiring Rule Ends 150 Year Practice: Tougher Promotions and Leaner Pensions May Follow

Snippet of Article: "The “rule of three” in federal hiring (the practice, not the name) dates back to August 1871 ...The rule of three was designed to uphold merit-based hiring while also integrating veterans’ preference. ...For decades, federal hiring managers were restricted to selecting candidates only from the top three names on a ranked certificate of eligibles. Under the new rule, agencies will be able to consider a “sufficient number” of candidates from the top of the list—no fewer than three— ..."

Source: www.fedsmith.com

Rule of Many, OPM, Rule of Many vs. Rule of Three,

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How to Crush Federal Resumes: The Things That Federal Insiders Don't Want You to Know That Will Get You Hired (Top Secret Tips) Paperback

Snippet of Article:

"...Do you keep applying to federal jobs but keep getting rejected? In fact, a lot of people do. More than three quarters of candidates applying for federal jobs never make it to the final stages of the hiring process. But what can youdo to land among the chosen few who get their dream jobs? The answer is both very simple and somewhat daunting. Write an irresistible resume that will impress every HR specialist who sees it. However, just googling "resume writing tips" won't cut it. Federal resumes are very different from the resumes typically written for private sector jobs. If you submit a typical business resume to a federal job, the recruiter won't even bother reading it. This is why you need a reliable source of information and top secret insider knowledge - such as this book. ..."

Source: Amazon

USAJOBS Top Ten FAQ

Article Title: USAJOBS Top Ten FAQ

Bone up on your USAJOBS knowledge to advance your career, change jobs, or to learn information to assist your family and friends get federal employment.

Source: usajobs.gov

Federal diversity initiative

Article Title: OPM chief discusses new diversity initiative

Snippet of Article: "...Berry on Monday cited OPM's previous accomplishments bringing in veterans and people with disabilities, speeding the hiring process and simplifying the recruitment process as evidence that the new diversity program will work. ..."

Source: www.govexec.com
Federal diversity initiative

Rep. Darrell Issa wants more federal workforce reductions

Article Title: Shrink federal workforce by 10%: House GOP

Snippet of Article: "...10% by 2015. For every three retiring federal workers, the government would only be allowed to hire one replacement. The measure would would save an estimated $127.5 billion over 10 years if adopted, according to Reps. Darrell Issa of California, Dennis Ross of Florida and Jason Chaffetz of Utah, the bill's sponsors...."

Source: cnn.com

Federal budget requests are a good resource for job seekers

Article Title: 2011 government agency budget requests are a good resource for job seekers

Snippet of Article: "...If you're looking for a job, you may want to cozy up with U.S. government agencies' 2011 federal budget requests. Although not exactly light reading, they make a terrific resource for job seekers, according to a story in the Washington Post.
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Source: www.mlive.com Government agency employment

Federal Career Intern Program

Article Title: Federal Career Intern Program

Snippet of Article: "...The Federal Career Intern Program is designed to help agencies recruit and attract exceptional individuals into a variety of occupations. It was created under Executive Order 13162, and is intended for positions at grade levels GS-5, 7, and 9. In general, individuals are appointed to a 2-year internship. Upon successful completion of the internships, the interns may be eligible for permanent placement within an agency.

Individuals interested in Career Intern opportunities must contact specific agencies directly. The Office of Personnel Management will not be the central source for career intern opportunities. ..."

Source: www.opm.gov Federal Career Intern Program

FBI Support Services Technician Job Announcement Closes September 15, 2010

Article Title: FBI Support Services Technician Job Announcement Closes September 15, 2010

Snippet of Article: "...The FBI is like no other career choice you've explored. It's challenging, compelling, and important. Whatever your background or expertise, you will find an FBI future exceptionally rewarding because the work you perform will have a daily impact on the nation's security and the quality-of-life for all U.S. citizens. Your career at the FBI will also include great benefits, see federal benefits highlighted below...."

Source: usajobs.gov

Federal Employment and Student Loans

Article Title: Gov't repaying more student loans for employees

Snippet of Article: "...The federal government's loan repayment program started in 2002 as a recruitment and retention tool. Agencies can make repayments up to $10,000 annually, with maximum payouts of $60,000, but workers must sign an agreement to work for at least three years. ..."

Source: washingtonpost.com

2010 Census was $1.6 billion under budget

Article Title: 2010 Census was $1.6 billion under budget

Snippet of Article: "...It's still unknown exactly how much will go back to the government because census operations are scheduled to continue through the end of September, but officials said it will be no less than $1.6 billion. Congress will have the final say on where the money goes...."

Source: washingtonpost.com

OPM tests letting feds work without a schedule

Article Title: OPM tests letting feds work without a schedule

Snippet of Article: "...In the effort to attract and retain a new generation of federal workers, what can the federal government offer beyond a steady paycheck and good fringe benefits? ..."

Source: www.federalnewsradio.com

OPM's Berry blasts Washington Times editorial on federal pay

Article Title: OPM's Berry blasts Washington Times editorial on federal pay

Snippet of Article: "...Berry said. "Do they think that the researchers at NIH who are developing cures for cancer today are bureaucrats sitting at their desks? Do they think the TSA employees who are screening people who are sitting next to you on the airplane today -- are they just sitting at their desks? Are the Customs and Border Patrol..."

Source: voices.washingtonpost.com

Officials plan to expand federal hiring despite spending freeze

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Article Title: Officials plan to expand federal hiring despite spending freeze

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Snippet of Article: "...federal employment probably will continue to grow.

The reason: The departments exempted from the freeze -- Defense, State, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs -- are growth areas ..."

Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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You don't need a security clearance to get a federal job

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Article Title: You don't need a security clearance to get a federal job

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Snippet of Article: "...Derrick Dortch: Let me clear up a myth: There are no federal jobs with federal government agencies that require you to have a security clearance to apply and get that job. I get this question often, and many people will stop looking for federal employment because they believe this. ..."

Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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New Federal Employment Resource Site from OPM

Article Title: New OPM Veteran Site- Feds Hire Vets
Snippet of Article: "...Office of Personnel Management’s Government-wide Veterans Employment Website. This website is a critical component of the Federal Government’s strategy for the recruitment and employment of Veterans.

On November 9, 2009, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government, ..."

Source: veteransemploymentprogramoffice.blogspot.com

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A federal hiring spree? When? Where?

Article Title: A federal hiring spree? When? Where?
Snippet of Article: "...You might be thinking, "If there are 35 agencies that are hiring, who is going to hire the most? Where is my best chance at employment?" The top three agencies that will be hiring the largest number of employees will be the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense...."

Source: www.examiner.com

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If you want an IT job, the U.S. is hiring -- big time

Article Title: If you want an IT job, the U.S. is hiring -- big time
Snippet of Article: "...The U.S. government needs to hire more than 11,500 IT professionals over the next three years to fill critical technology jobs, many of which will be left by retiring Baby Boomers. That's according to a new study, completed with the help of federal agencies, that looks at the ages of workers and projects turnover...."

Source: www.computerworld.com

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Federal Employees give career advice

Article Title: [PDF] Federal Employees give career advice
Snippet of Article: "...summarized what Federal employees perceive to be important career accelerators in the accompanying table. These accelerators provide practical strategies for employees to explore in terms of how to advance their careers, as well as identifying roles supervisors can play in helping them...."

Source: www.mspb.gov

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Grand Opening: Our Amazon Federal Employee Book Store

Article Title: Grand Opening: Our Amazon Federal Employee Book Store

We offer the BEST PRICES on Amazon books. Additionally, you can order with the confidence that you are ordering through Amazon 'secure servers' for your safety. Please help support the Federal Newsgroup by purchasing through us. We truly appreciate your support! Take a look at our current offering here.

Source: Federal Employee Books

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2009 Best Places to Work in Federal Government Rankings

Article Title: 2009 Best Places to Work in Federal Government Rankings
Snippet from Article: "...The Best Places to Work rankings are the most comprehensive and authoritative rating and analysis of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government. The 2009 rankings are the fourth edition of this ongoing series, following the 2003, 2005 and 2007 versions...."
Source: bestplacestowork.org

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