July 21, 2022
Figure 1: Screenshot of the USAJOBS website.
This is probably something I will repeat many times before I conclude this internship, but wow- does this program really work to help us get jobs and develop marketable skills. Today's webinar was a continuation of the career building series, and it was helping us look for government jobs, specially the federal government. We went through USAJOBS and they explained the symbols, terms, and different organizations that post job opportunities.
Many years when I was a little lost I signed up to complete a year with AmeriCorps. I was living in Oregon at the time and I ended up getting two job offers. I picked the one that was further at the time- Columbia, South Carolina. It was a very interesting experience and I ended up really loving my work (I worked in child adovcacy) and it has shaped my career. I learned something that I was probably told before, but I had forgotten. That year I spent with AmeriCorps gives me an advantage when applying for certain federal jobs! There's even a specific symbol for us! Considering I am currently applying for jobs, I was especially excited and it turns out there were a couples I have now applied for on this website. Today was a win!
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