There is no larger employer in the world than the United States Government. Positions are available on a near regular basis, despite recent cutbacks. Not only are there opportunities domestically, but employment outside the United States is a possibility on military bases, overseas embassies and various departments of defense and state agencies.
There are four basic types of positions within the federal government:!
The Career Position: is the one to which most federal workers ultimately subscribe.
CareerConditional: This position is of a probationary nature, lasting three years, after which you become eligible for a career classification.
Term: These are positions filled for a finite period of time. Generally, an agency may be given a project or research study lasting for a set period of time (one, two, three years, for example), after which a report is due.
Temporary: These positions are less than one year in length and do not carry any special privileges or benefits like health insurance. However, work well done is generally remembered.
