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This video explains how to negotiate the benefits of your tentative job offer. The first, and most important thing to do when you get the TJO is accept it. You can then negotiate everything after you accept. This video covers how to negotiate a higher step, more leave, and incentives if applicable.

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This video explains what happens after you receive a tentative offer for your federal government job. After the TJO, you will have the opportunity to negotiate and complete pre-employment requirements. Once complete you receive your firm job offer. Watch the whole video to learn what to expect after the TJO.

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We’ve all heard of jobs that do and don’t pay well.  But, some jobs, most people haven’t heard of, and some pay really well.  When there are fewer people who are willing to do it (supply), you get paid more because the demand remains. Let’s look at a couple of jobs that might surprise you.

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Looking for something new to expand your skill set, avoid burnout, and bring new solutions back to your agency to solve thorny problems? Have you considered a detail assignment at another agency or department? Career coach Elle O'Flaherty of Interlace Solutions explains how to leverage USAJOBS' new functionality to find details or post your own to draw in new talent. 

https://openopps.usajobs.gov/

The “I can’t believe we’re still talking about the damn virus” episode where we discuss: The jump in COVID cases in the military and growing recoveries; The “Fired-up Chief” is on the mend; Vets are dying; New military travel exemptions and no-movement hardships; New York didn’t need Comfort after all; Japan goes American-made, but the Indians go Russian; A Navy without aircraft carriers?; Military cuts MEDIVAC in West Africa and a Public health emergency in Djibouti; Thunderbirds and Blue Angels salute the nation; Apply to the Space Force; An Airman and Marine takes the US back to space; Space Force wants all things “space”; Where’s the new Space Force logo?; Teddy Roosevelt gets a new hospital; The tests are in and now the Teddy is the perfect research lab; Spreading out bombers in the Pacific; Razing the Russians; Researching pilot cancers, but what about the mechs?; Building a digital B1; Russia razzes the Navy; No ROE change for Iranian Gunboats; Nine Inch Nails joins the Army; Too many beds, but that’s okay; VA record sharing (cough*cough); Kicked-off base at Camp Casey; Good luck reforming USAJOBS.

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This episode is specifically for the Veterans. We discuss how to read and apply to the correct hiring paths. How Veteran's preference works. Finally, how to be considered for a position non-competitively.

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During the time of panic federal hiring is still in full swing. If anything, hiring has sped up exponentially. Follow the tips in this episode to help land yourself a federal position.

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This episode of the Federal Hiring Advice Podcast covers the government background investigation. There is a lot of confusion about the investigation. For the most part the investigation process isn't as serious as people make it. This episode covers the Eqip online questions, OF306, and what information is required.

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This episode of the Federal Hiring Advice Podcast covers moonlighting. The question of working a second job came from a subscriber, so I made a video about it. Basically, you can moonlight as long as it doesn't conflict with your government job. If it were to cause a conflict of interest you would need to exclude yourself from that particular situation.

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This episode of the Federal Hiring Advice Podcast covers how to get ready for the coming job interview. If you've been referred for a position, then an interview could be right around the corner. Don't wait too long to start preparing.

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This episode covers the input and influence the hiring manager has on the job being posting on USAjobs. It is not well known, but HR acts primarily as the middle man between the hiring manager and the public. All of the variables of a job announcement are decided by the hiring manager.

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This episode of the Federal Hiring Advice Podcast covers being referred. I discuss the USAjobs notifications, what to look for if you aren't getting referred, and a little about what hiring managers look for when scheduling interviews.

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This episode covers 3 distinct areas.  For noncompetitive hiring we cover the common hiring authorities and how to best use them.  For military retirees we cover what is creditable towards your leave group when starting in federal employment.  For tentative offers we cover the details regarding the acceptance of multiple offers.  

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This episode provides a step by step explanation of the federal hiring process.  We discuss each step of the process in detail and cover the timelines of those steps.  This episode will help you understand the hiring process, such as: what's taking so long and what's next.  

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We've all seen those announcements that are open for 3, 6, or even 12 months.  These are known as open continuous announcements.  There is a reason for the long open period.  There is also a strategy that you need to employ when looking to apply to one.

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This episode focuses on things you can do after you get your first government job to move up within the agency.  There is a whole new set of rules now that you're in the system, but there are ways to maximize your promotion potential.

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This episode explains the steps to take in order to properly read and interpret a usajobs announcement.  It also explains how to use the information from the announcement to tailor your application in order to qualify.  Follow these steps and you can qualify for any job.

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Hello everyone,

Welcome to the podcast.  This podcast is designed to help explain issues and answer questions that have to do with federal hiring.  In this episode I introduce myself and explain my journey through federal employment.  At this point in my career I am a successful federal HR Specialist and am sharing my experience to help others with their government job applications.  Continue listening to see how we can help you with your government job needs.

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