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In observance of Black History month, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is hosting a virtual Federal HBCU Student Symposium on February 27, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST.
The purpose of this event is to offer training to historically black college and university (HBCU) students interested in learning about the Federal application process and opportunities available for students and recent graduates.
Focus Areas:
Pathways Programs – Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates into Federal Careers
This presentation introduces the audience to the various Pathways Programs (Internships, Recent Graduates, and Presidential Management Fellows. Information presented covers what each program offers to the job seeker, the basic requirements, and employment potential after each program is complete.
Federal Résumé Writing
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of how to write an effective Federal resume and give a quick overview of the resume builder on USAJOBS. This workshop will also cover the interview process in the Federal Government.
It explains types of interviews (structured/unstructured), different delivery methods, types of common questions, responding utilizing the S.T.A.R (Situation/Task, Action, Result) method and how to prepare for an interview. This session will include a demonstration of how to formulate a Federal résumé using the information In a Job Opportunity Announcement.
Interviewing Techniques
This presentation introduces the audience to the interview process within the Federal government. It explains the types of interviews (structured/unstructured), different delivery methods, types of common questions, responding utilizing the S.T.A.R (Situation/Task, Action, Result) method and how to also prepare for an interview.
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