Learn How Federal Careers Work
Master the federal hiring system in 4 progressive phases
Your degree qualifies you more than you think
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Most students finish Phase 1 in under 10 minutes and immediately understand why they qualify for more roles than they thought.
Start Here (Foundations)
New to federal careers? Begin here.
By the end of this section, you'll understand how federal careers work, what job series are, and why your education, internships, and interests may already qualify you for federal roles.
💡 This phase helps you understand how federal careers actually work — so you don't filter yourself out of roles you already qualify for.
Using USAJOBS the Right Way
Learn to search smarter, not harder
By the end of this section, you'll know how to search USAJOBS correctly, avoid filtering yourself out of roles you qualify for, and save searches that actually lead to interviews.
💡 Most applicants fail at the search stage due to simple mistakes — not because they lack qualifications.
Eligibility, Qualification & Hiring Process
Understand what others miss
By the end of this section, you'll understand what "eligible" and "qualified" really mean, how agencies review applications, and what happens after you apply.
💡 This is where confusion usually causes students to self-disqualify from roles they actually qualify for.
Federal Resume Deep Dive
Master your application
By the end of this section, you'll understand how federal resumes are reviewed, scored, and ranked—and how to tailor your resume to meet federal requirements.
💡 This explains how federal resumes are actually reviewed and scored — not how people guess they work.