The Federal Job Search

UMUC is a partner with the federal government in the Call to Serve program, which aims to educate the public about federal service and improve the ability of federal agencies to recruit and hire talented candidates. As a participating institution, Career Services has direct access to more than 75 federal agencies, a pipeline into workforce happenings in the federal government and access to resources for students interested in federal employment.

• Learn more about Call to Serve
• Download a list of federal agencies in the Call to Serve network

Strategies for the Federal Job Search

Finding a position in the federal government is a long process that takes a little more work than just submitting a cover letter and resume. Career Services offers numerous resources to help students and alumni in the federal job search.

From here, you can:

• Learn about the federal hiring process
• Get tips on writing KSA essays
• Understand the components of the application package, including how to optimize your resume
• Explore where to find federal job listings

The job search section of this site also includes information about federal internships.