Information for Job Seekers
If you are looking for a job, nobody offers a wider variety of opportunities than the federal government. As the nation’s largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees, Uncle Sam is always hiring, and the available jobs offer a match for almost any set of skills and interests—from accounting to zoology.
Now is a particularly exciting time to pursue a federal job. Government is changing the way it does business and promoting more dynamic work environments. In order to attract new talent, some agencies may offer student loan repayments, signing bonuses and flexible work schedules.
There are also federal job opportunities around the country and around the world. In fact, nearly 85 percent of federal employees work outside the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C., area, and more than 50,000 work overseas.
Of all the reasons to work for the federal government, none outweigh the chance to make a difference in the lives of others and the well-being of the nation. Simply put, a federal job allows you to be a part of a cause greater than yourself, making it a uniquely rewarding professional experience.
Percentage of Federal Workforce by Region
Data source: FedScope, 09/09
The Best Places to Work rankings — the most comprehensive and authoritative rating of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government — are produced by the Partnership for Public Service and American University's Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation (ISPPI).
