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Is it hard to get a job working for the federal government?

Is it hard to get a job working for the federal government, I dont mean law enforcement or lawyers, like office work?

Public Comments

1. Office work sometimes requires secret clearance which is an irrational means of hiring someone that needs a job right away. No secret clearance jobs do exist. Search here: http://www.usajobs.com
2. Not if your an immigrant. minority, vet or disabled.
3. It really depends on several factors, most importantly what part of the country you're in and what agency you apply to.
4. It employs almost 2 million people, so I doubt it, but that statistic is skewed since so many jobs fall under Government classification. What exactly is it you want to do? Research the field and its requirements.
5. I used to work for a temp agency and they used to send me to work for the Department of State at least once or twice a week. I never needed a security clearance, but they did have to verify all my information and give me a little ID card that always had to be visible before I could get past the front desk there. I was just a temp though, so I'm sure that actual employees need a background check and some level of security clearance. A good resume probably helps too.