Background Investigation For Federal Government Jobs - Federal Hiring Advice
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The background investigation for federal government jobs can be mysterious and intense. It is one of the pre-employment hurdles that must be cleared before a final offer can be given once selected for a federal position. This video explains all the parts of the investigation and provides guidance on what to do in order to pass. To watch this episode on Youtube: If you'd like to help support the creation of these videos consider setting up a monthly donation. Every little bit helps! Use this link for donations: The book "Federal Hiring Advice: Your Guide to Government Jobs" is available...
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Government Job Interview Process Explained - Questions and Answers - Federal Hiring Advice
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This video covers the government job interview process. For federal government job interviews there is a specific process that is followed. There are also specific types of questions that are asked. The most difficult are the performance based interview questions. This video explains the entire interview process. Also, if you wait until the end I give my responses to three specific interview questions that I have been asked before on interviews. To watch this episode on Youtube: If you'd like to help support the creation of these videos consider setting up a monthly donation. Every...
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Resume Writing Essentials for Government Jobs - Federal Hiring Advice
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This video covers resume writing for government jobs. It explains why it's important to tailor your resume to every job you apply to on USAjobs. It also explains how to tailor your resume so that you can be found eligible and be referred more consistently. To watch this episode on Youtube: If you'd like to help support the creation of these videos consider setting up a monthly donation. Every little bit helps! Use this link for donations: The book "Federal Hiring Advice: Your Guide to Government Jobs" is available on Amazon. The link to purchase is: If you found the content helpful be sure...
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How to Negotiate Your Federal Salary in the Tentative Job Offer - Federal Hiring Advice
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This video explains how to negotiate the benefits of your tentative job offer. The first, and most important thing to do when you get the TJO is accept it. You can then negotiate everything after you accept. This video covers how to negotiate a higher step, more leave, and incentives if applicable. To watch the episode on Youtube: If you'd like to help support the creation of these videos consider setting up a monthly donation. Every little bit helps! Use this link for donations: The book "Federal Hiring Advice: Your Guide to Government Jobs" is available on Amazon. The link to...
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What happens after the tentative offer? Pre-employment Requirements Examples - Federal Hiring Advice
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This video explains what happens after you receive a tentative offer for your federal government job. After the TJO, you will have the opportunity to negotiate and complete pre-employment requirements. Once complete you receive your firm job offer. Watch the whole video to learn what to expect after the TJO. To watch the episode on Youtube: If you'd like to help support the creation of these videos consider setting up a monthly donation. Every little bit helps! Use this link for donations: The book "Federal Hiring Advice: Your Guide to Government Jobs" is available on Amazon. The link...
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Complete Federal Government Hiring Process Explained - Federal Hiring Advice
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This video explains what the federal government hiring process is from start to finish. The videos starts with how a vacancy occurs, job is posted, certs are issued, interviews conducted, and finally the tentative and firm offers. It is an overview so it is encouraged to watch my other videos that go into more depth on the individual processes. If you want to watch the episode on Youtube: If you'd like to help support the creation of these videos consider setting up a monthly donation. Every little bit helps! Use this link for donations: The book "Federal Hiring Advice: Your Guide to...
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Federal Hiring Advice - Tips For Veterans
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This episode is specifically for the Veterans. We discuss how to read and apply to the correct hiring paths. How Veteran's preference works. Finally, how to be considered for a position non-competitively. If you found the content helpful be sure to like and subscribe. If you have questions or suggestions be sure to leave a comment below. If you have a private situation that you think would make an interesting topic, you can send that information to us through email at If you want to work with us directly, start with a consultation at
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Federal Hiring Advice - COVID-19 And Federal Hiring
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During the time of panic federal hiring is still in full swing. If anything, hiring has sped up exponentially. Follow the tips in this episode to help land yourself a federal position. If you found the content helpful be sure to like and subscribe. If you have questions or suggestions be sure to leave a comment below. If you have a private situation that you think would make an interesting topic, you can send that information to us through email at If you want to work with us directly, start with a consultation at .
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Federal Hiring Advice - Government Background Investigation Explained
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This episode of the Federal Hiring Advice Podcast covers the government background investigation. There is a lot of confusion about the investigation. For the most part the investigation process isn't as serious as people make it. This episode covers the Eqip online questions, OF306, and what information is required. If you found the content helpful be sure to like and subscribe. If you have questions or suggestions be sure to leave a comment below. If you have a private situation that you think would make an interesting topic, you can send that information to us through email at If you want...
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Federal Hiring Advice - Working Two Jobs
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This episode of the Federal Hiring Advice Podcast covers moonlighting. The question of working a second job came from a subscriber, so I made a video about it. Basically, you can moonlight as long as it doesn't conflict with your government job. If it were to cause a conflict of interest you would need to exclude yourself from that particular situation. If you found the content helpful be sure to like and subscribe. If you have questions or suggestions be sure to leave a comment below. If you have a private situation that you think would make an interesting topic, you can send that information...
info_outlineThis episode is specifically for the Veterans. We discuss how to read and apply to the correct hiring paths. How Veteran's preference works. Finally, how to be considered for a position non-competitively.
If you found the content helpful be sure to like and subscribe.
If you have questions or suggestions be sure to leave a comment below.
If you have a private situation that you think would make an interesting topic, you can send that information to us through email at [email protected].
If you want to work with us directly, start with a consultation at https://www.federalhiringadvice.com/consultation/