Career Resources

Career Assessment

We offer an online assessment program called Focus for undecided students, students in a major but undecided as to which career path to choose, and alumni seeking to change career paths.

http://www.ysu.edu/career-services/focus.shtml

Career Websites Menu

1. Career Websites
   1. General Information
   2. Internships
   3. Graduate School
   4. State of Ohio
   5. State of Pennsylvania
   6. Federal Government
   7. Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics - STEM
   8. Health and Human Services
   9. Arts and Communications
   10. Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - CLASS
   11. Education
   12. International Jobs/ Study Abroad
   13. Business
   14. What Can I Do with This Degree?

Federal Jobs Menu

1. Ten Great Reasons for working for the Federal Government
2. Start Early - Federal Internships
3. How to Find a Job
   1. Federal job sites with virtually all available jobs
   2. Before you Begin
      1. Translate your major into Federal job titles
      2. Which agencies would you like to work for?
      3. Target your grade salary
         1. Grade and Salary schedule
         2. The Pay Banding schedule
   3. Begin your search of Vacancy Announcements
      1. How to Find Jobs
      2. Important elements in a vacancy announcement
         1. Closing date
         2. Who can apply
         3. Office
         4. Location/Duty Station
         5. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilites (KSAs)
         6. Duties
         7. Qualifications
         8. How to apply
4. Writing Your Federal Resume
   1. Federal resume requirements
   2. Federal resume writing facts–good to know before writing your resume
   3. Federal resume sections
   4. Name, address, and Federal job profile information
      1. Summary of skills
      2. Keywords and Core Competencies
      3. Education
         1. Relevant courses and descriptions
         2. Academic projects
         3. Academic honors
         4. Academic activities
         5. Academic papers and publications
         6. Presentations
         7. Training, workshops, conferences
         8. Certifications
      4. Work and Internship Experience
         1. Accomplishments
         2. Frequently asked questions
      5. Other information
5. Applying for Federal Jobs
   1. Federal job applications are different from the private sector
   2. The different job application systems the government uses
      1. Paper applications
         1. How to apply to agencies using paper applications
      2. On-line applications
      3. Combination on-line and fax
   3. Follow the Directions on the Vacancy Announcement
   4. Know the Deadline
   5. Timing: How long does it take to get hired?
6. Writing the KSA
   1. What is a KSA?
   2. How to answer KSAs
   3. How are KSAs scored
      1. KSA Method Rating Scale Interpersonal Skill
7. Cover Letters
   1. Cover Letter Objectives
      1. Communicate your enthusiasm
      2. Summarize why you are ideal for the job
      3. Explain any unusual circumstances
   2. How to write the cover letter
   3. Final Tip
8. Resources

Federal Internships Menu

1. A Federal Internship Can be Your Ticket to a Federal Career
   1. Apprenticeships
      1. Professional and Technical Apprenticeships
   2. Student Employment Programs
      1. Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)
      2. Student Temporary Experience Program (STEP)
   3. Student Volunteers
   4. Scholarships
   5. Grants
   6. Fellowships
   7. Internships
      1. Presidential Management Fellowship Program
      2. Federal Career Intern Program
2. Department of Government website links for Internship Information

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