About Heib Career Portal
A student-first guide to federal careers and USAJOBS.
Heib Career Portal is designed to help students and recent graduates understand federal career opportunities and how to prepare for them step by step.
Federal careers are often misunderstood or assumed to be out of reach. This platform exists to break down that confusion by translating federal job requirements, hiring processes, and career paths into clear, student-friendly guidance.
Heib Career Portal does not replace USAJOBS.
Instead, it helps you explore careers, understand federal hiring terminology (GS levels, job series, Pathways), and build readiness so that when you apply via USAJOBS, you understand what you're doing and why.
What You'll Get
- •Discover federal career lanes and job series you may qualify for
- •Understand GS levels, job series, Pathways, and student eligibility
- •Learn how to search USAJOBS without filtering yourself out
- •Build a simple plan (Learning → Explore → Save → Next steps)
- •Track applications through long federal hiring timelines
- •Optional AI help to translate questions into plain English
Why This Exists
Many students are qualified for federal roles but don't apply because the process feels overwhelming. Common questions include:
- "What GS level should I target?"
- "What's a job series?"
- "Am I eligible for Pathways?"
- "How do I describe my coursework as experience?"
Heib Career Portal helps answer these questions in a simple, organized way. It's a learning and planning companion — not a job board.
For Parents & Educators
Federal careers offer stability, benefits, and meaningful work — but students often don't know where to start. This platform helps them:
- Explore careers aligned with their major or interests
- Learn hiring terminology and requirements
- Stay organized through multi-month hiring timelines
- Build confidence before applying
All content is educational. The platform does not submit applications or guarantee outcomes. It simply reduces confusion.
Disclaimer: Heib Career Portal is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with USAJOBS, OPM, or any federal agency. All job applications must be submitted through USAJOBS.gov.