Employer Spotlight: U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency

The Defense Intelligence Agency is an intelligence agency and combat support agency of the United States Department of Defense, specializing in defense and military intelligence. They plan, manage and execute intelligence operations during peacetime, crisis and war. DIA is committed …

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Employer Spotlight: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with environmental protection matters. From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, what happens here changes the world. At EPA, you can be a changemaker. …

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How does the (federal) application process work?

This article was originally published on USAJOBS.

This is a quick summary of how the federal application process works when you use USAJOBS to apply for positions.

1. Create an account with login.gov

First, you need to create an account …

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What should I include in my federal resume?

This article was originally published on USAJOBS.

Whether you’re a current federal employee or new to the federal government, your resume is the primary way for you to communicate your education, skills and experience.

Before you get started

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Employer Spotlight: Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation

Criminal Investigation (CI) is the law enforcement branch of the IRS, with a mission to serve the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code, and related financial crimes, in a manner that fosters confidence in …

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Employer Spotlight: Children’s Crisis Treatment Center

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) is a private non-profit agency that specializes in delivering behavioral health services to Philadelphia’s children and their families. CCTC is dedicated to addressing the impact of child abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to …

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Employer Spotlight: City of Philadelphia

With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an …

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Employer Spotlight: Bensalem Township School District

Bensalem Township School District is a premier educational institution in Bucks County providing a first class education for the whole child that challenges and supports each student to discover a passion for learning while designing and achieving a personal vision …

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Employer Spotlight: American Friends Service Committee

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. AFSC works for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world free of violence, inequality, and oppression, joining with …

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17 Jobs for Political Science Majors (That Don’t Require You to Run for Office)

This article was originally written by Zoe Kaplan and was published on Forage.

Not everyone who studies political science goes into politics (although many do!). Jobs for political science majors range from, yes, government positions, law, and research, to marketing, …

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