Federal and State Jobs
Good news--Federal hiring is expected to increase between 10 and 20 percent over the next 6 years for the sciences! Applying for these positions can be complex, but there are lots of resources to help.
Generally, just as in other industries, talking to people will provide important sources of information and advice. You might find reading the Networking and Researching an employer quick guides helpful.
Tools and tips for your search:
- Federal tips for applying
- How to apply for a federal job
- What is a KSA?
- Match your major to federal job titles (PDF)
- Federal Job Options for PhD's (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Jobs in Michigan
Federal, State, and Local Government Jobs
- USAJobs.gov - The official United States federal job website
- StudentJobs.gov - This includes jobs for new graduates, as well as internships and co-ops
- E-scholar - Links to federal scholarships, grants, and fellowships for students and new graduates
- Americorps - A great place to start (student loan deferment!)
- Peacecorps - Another great place to start (student loan deferment!)
- The U.S. Agency for International Development
- Local and state jobs in the USA - Scroll down to the bottom of this page to pick your state. Also has a large listing of professional associations for government employees; a potential networking goldmine!
- The Student Conservation Association places students and new graduates in both short and long term federal internships.