Includes index.

MARCIVE 03/01/06

Why go Federal? xxii -- Step 1 Use your Network 1 -- Why network? 2 -- How to Network 3 -- Where to Network 4 -- Step 2 Find Your Agency and Job Title 11 -- What Agency and Job Title will be right for you? -- Find Your Federal Job Chart 14 -- Step 3 Interships, Summer Jobs, Scholarships, and Special Hiring Programs 23 -- Apprenticeships 25 -- Interning on the Hill 28 -- Student Employment Programs 29 -- Internships 32 -- Government Internship Information - Chart 38 -- Step 4 Understand Federal Jobs: Target Your Grade and Salary 47 -- A Quick Overview Concerning Federal Grade and Pay Structure 48 -- GS Pay System 48 -- Introducing Pay Banding Pay Schedules 49 -- Pay Band Examples 49 -- How to Find Your Grade Level 50 -- Educational Qualifications Chart 50 -- PATCO Chart 52 -- How to Get Promoted 53 -- Announcement Comparison Chart 54 -- Outstanding Scholar Program 55 -- Bilingual/Bicultural Program 56 -- Salary Table 2004-GS 58 -- Step 5 Find Vacancy Announcements for Federal Jobs and Internships 61 -- Internet Research and Electronic Resumes 62 -- Federal Job Web Sites with Virtually all Available Jobs 64 -- Agency Website Job Listings 64 -- Excepted Agencies 66 -- Important Elements in a Vacancy Announcement 67 -- Types of Job Announcements 70 -- Federal Job Websites 72 -- Finding keywords and skills in the vacancy announcement 86 -- Step 6 Write Your Federal and Electronic Resume 95 -- How can I stand out against my competition? 96 -- What Federal Human Resources Staff and Supervisors are looking for? 96 -- Federal Resume Writing Facts 97 -- Federal Resume Writing Sections 99 -- Three Resume Formats for Student Federal Applicants 115 -- Step 7 Write KSAs and Cover Letters 125 -- What is a KSA? 126 -- How to Answer KSAs 129 -- Strategies for tackling more complex KSAs 132 -- How are KSAs Scored? 133 -- Cover Letters 138 -- Step 8 Apply for Federal Jobs and Internships 143 -- Federal Job Applications Are Challenging 144 -- Package What They Want 146 -- How to apply to agencies using paper applications, mail and fax 147 -- How to Apply to aAencies using Automated Recruitment Systems 148 -- Question-Driven Systems 149 -- Resume-driven System 150 -- Timing: How long does it take to get hired? 150 -- Step 9 Track and Follow-Up Applications 155 -- You mean I can contact them? 156 -- Play the Application Game 157 -- How can you contact the HR person? 157 -- Step 10 Interview for a Federal Job 163 -- Congratulations! You have been selected for an interview 164 -- Interview Tips 168 -- Federal Job Search Services for Students 192 -- Teacher and Career Counselor Resources 193.