Connect with federal and state agencies at events on and off campus. Start applying for federal internships (review sample opportunities).
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Session, Friday, September 13 • 12-1:30 pm
- Fall Career & Internship Fair, September 17, 18 & 19 • 12- 5 pm
- Central Intelligence Agency: Support & Enterprise Hiring Division Simulation (RSVP required)
Monday, September 23 • 4:15 pm - 7:45 pm | This simulation session is open to U.S. Citizens only majoring in the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Education, Foreign Languages - Justice & Government Networking Night, Thursday, September 26 • 6- 8 pm
- Federal Resume Review Office Hours with the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products (15-minute drop in), Wednesday, October 9 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Federal Asian Pacific American Council Student Career Fair (OFF CAMPUS)
Friday, September 27 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Montgomery College, Physical Education Center
Ever considered a career in public service? Want to write an awesome Federal resume? Join us at this free event to learn about opportunities for current students and recent graduates. - Government Industry Meetup (Fair), Friday, October 18 • 12- 2 pm
- Central Intelligence Agency Information Session, Monday, October 21 • 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Application Tips
- Review the application process and the most urgent hiring needs
- Building a Resume in USAJobs (most agencies prefer applicants to "build" a resume in USAJobs)
- What should I include on my federal resume?
- Federal resume example
- Understanding the GS Scale (experience & education level determines pay)
- 2019 Federal Pay Table
- Background Checks and Security Clearances, terms defined
- 5 Tips to Prepare for a US Government Security Clearance while in school, by APSIA
Search
- UMD Tips: Internship Searching in the Federal Government
- Locate positions on USAJOBS.gov. Save time by creating a "saved search" that will email you updates. Use the Occupational Series number to locate positions.
- Internships, USAJOBS.gov
- Locate Hidden Jobs: Tips
- Maryland internship/job positions
- Review the agency's website for career path profiles and open positions
Research Agencies & Position Types
UMD students: log into your free Vault account. located in Careers4Terps, to review the resources below. Get the insider’s scoop on applying to federal and state positions and research other organizations.
- Programs/services for military veterans
- Resources for a state & local government
- Partnership for Public Services offers insights in top employers and areas to target
How-To Videos
- Finding and Applying for positions using USAJobs, USAJOBS.gov
- Federal internships- where do I find them?, USAJobs.gov
- Special Federal Hiring Authority for Individuals with Disabilities, USAJobs.gov
- Resume Writing Tips, USAJobs.gov