Government Jobs

It is possible to negotiate a higher federal salary, provided you have some basic information about government pay scales.

In an ever-shifting government job landscape, you must be prepared to apply to whatever's available, and that means keeping...

The coding systems used to classify federal jobs vary by agency, but the most common system is the General Schedule (GS).

The economic downturn has forced private industry and state and local government to shed jobs, but one major employer in the...

With all the bad news about the U.S. employment situation in the media, you'd think it's impossible to find a job in today's...

What are the most common issues to avoid when writing a resume for a federal job?

Federal applicants are familiar with employers' requests to include a separate knowledge, skills and abilities narrative (KSA...

An email about the offer was sent to more than 2 million workers, according to Katie Miller, who serves on an advisory board...

In light of crimes committed by clearances holders, the Government Accountability Office investigated the clearance process.

The Defense Department has taken several initiatives to control clearances after a mass shooting by a contract employee.