Online Government Careers and Jobs Information

U.S. Census Bureau — This site includes news releases and statistics and provides links to other sites that offer U.S. census data.

FedWorld Information Network — A comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering and acquiring government and business information by the United States Department of Commerce. You can search: the U.S. Federal Job Announcement Search, the FedWorld Information Network (which includes over 20 databases and search web pages), U.S. Government reports or explore U.S. Government Web sites. This is a gateway to more than 100 government bulletin boards.

United States Office of Personnel Management — This site serves as the central source for statistical information on the size and composition of the Federal civilian workforce.

JOBSFED — This site lists thousands of government job openings, information on federal benefits, a job matching service, job descriptions and federal résumé advice.

U.S.A. Jobs — The U.S. Government’s official site for employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management. It lists current job openings and offers on-line application.

America’s Employment Center — The official web site listing U.S. Federal Government jobs. Includes a search feature for federal jobs, application tools, how-to resources, pay scale information, handbook of occupational groups and a quiz to test your knowledge on federal job hunting.

The Job Beat — Links to Washington D.C. job resources, employment job searches, as well as other job links.

GOVJOBS.com — This is a private web site devoted to helping individuals find Government jobs. Agencies listing positions with Govjobs.com include: cities, counties, states, executive search firms, advertising agencies, non-profit organizations and other government jurisdictions.

Internet Career Connection — A section at the Internet Career Connection listing Government job openings. It offers search for jobs and links to resources about the application process, special programs and occupations.

Public Sector Jobs — A site for job seekers and government employers to search. Allows Government employers to post open positions.

Jobs In Government — Private site providing a sophisticated and efficient search engine designed to help jobseekers find opportunities in the government and public sectors. There is no charge for this service.

Local Government Job Net — Local Government Job Net is sponsored by the Local Government Institute and is the leading online source of jobs available in local governments. It offers tips for jobseekers on résumé preparation and interviewing.

The Résumé Place — This is an excellent site by Kathryn Troutman. At the bottom of her page you will notice links to help you write a private industry or federal résumé. Includes a résumé writing service for a fee.

Federal Employees Survival Guide — Resources to help you start a government career or transition from a government. Includes retirement resources and federal jobs sorted by region and state.

The Federal Web Locator — A very comprehensive listing of web sites of government agencies provided by the Center for Information Law and Policy. It is intended to be a one stop shopping point for federal government information on the World Wide Web. Includes the state web locator.

Guide to Getting a Government Job — Includes tips, addresses, phone numbers and information about forms.

Public Service Employers Network — A guide to jobs, resources and services for U.S. civil service workers. Some resources and services cost, while others, like locating government employers, are free.

If you conduct your own search on the Web you will also find that many state governments, universities and other countries have their own sites for job seekers.