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Explore Hiring Path
The federal government offers unique hiring paths to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society. Learn more about each hiring path and your eligibility.
Open to The Public
A U.S. citizen or national you can apply to jobs that are open to the public.
Federal Employees
Former federal employee, there are different hiring options available to you, depending on your eligibility.
Veterans
A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans’ preference, as well as other veteran specific hiring options.
Military Spouses
A military spouse, you may be eligible to apply using a non-competitive process designed to help you get a job in the federal government.
National Guard & Reserves
Member of the National Guard, or are willing and able to join the National Guard, you may be eligible to apply for federal jobs located within a National Guard unit.
Students & Recent Graduates
A current student or recent graduate, you may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs.
Senior Executives
You may be eligible for a Senior Executive Service position if you meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Individuals with Disabilities
An individual with a disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority.
Family of Overseas Employees
The federal government offers several hiring programs for family members of federal employees or uniformed service members, who are working or have worked overseas.
Native Americans
American Indian or an Alaskan Native who is a member of one of the federally recognized tribes, you may be eligible for Indian Preference.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA
Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA as a volunteer or volunteer leader, you may qualify for non-competitive eligibility. This means that a federal agency can hire you outside of the usual competitive examining process.
Special
Authorities
The federal government offers other special hiring paths (also known as a hiring authority) to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society.
Federal Hiring Myth
“Resumes are scanned for keywords by an automated system”
Partially true: Real people, Human Resource (HR) specialists, do look at resumes, however some agencies also use an automated system to review resumes. For the agencies that do use an automated system, the resume review process has two parts:
- An automated application review process to include all the required areas of the applicant’s eligibility and qualifications for the job.
- A manual review, by the HR Specialist, of an applicant’s resume to validate the information in the application package.
