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Federal internship finder includes agency openings beyond USAJobs
Looking for a federal internship? It just got easier.
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Your Career
Can I retire early and still receive my FERS benefits?
If you began your federal career in or after 1987, you are under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).
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Is the best day to retire for a CSRS enrollee different than FERS?
Both CSRS and FERS employees need to retire before the end of the leave year to be paid for all their accumulated leave.
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Will I get paid for all the annual leave I have accrued at retirement?
"Use or lose" annual leave is the amount of accrued annual leave that is in excess of the employee's maximum annual leave limitation for carry over.
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Can I keep my Tricare insurance if I buy back military service time?
Tricare is a health care program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System.
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Can age affect Federal Employees Retirement System disability benefit?
FERS applicants are eligible as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
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Can a LEO retire with an immediate annuity at 50?
Firefighters are eligible for full retirement benefits at earlier ages and under more favorable terms than federal employees under regular FERS rules.
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What’s the best day to retire so that I receive all my accrued leave?
"Use or lose" annual leave is the amount of annual leave that is in excess of the employee's applicable annual leave ceiling.
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How to navigate the world of paid vs unpaid federal internships
Not all federal internships are paid, so here's some advice on how to determine if one is before applying.
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What is the difference in FERS and FERS-RAE?
Called “FERS-Revised Annuity Employees,” or “FERS-RAE,” these individuals are still generally considered part of the same pension system.
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How to write winning resumes and cover letters for federal internships
Commonly asked federal internship questions are answered, including resume and cover letter tips, interview pointers, and program suggestions.
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Baby’s first clearance: What to expect when expecting secret access
What employers know and what students may not realize is that security clearances equal money.
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Office of Personnel Management to revamp Pathways internship program
New regulations bring changes to the Pathways Program for the first time since 2012.
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Transportation Dept. to bring teleworking employees back to offices
The Transportation Department joins a growing number of federal agencies that are seeking to increase in-person work.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finally back to full strength
Even with Kotagal’s green light, the agency of 2,000 employees is still without a general counsel.
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Is military service creditable in a FERS retirement?
Eligibility is determined by your age and number of years of service. In some cases, you must have reached the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA).
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Federal Intern Experience Program aims to connect students with future
Future cohorts of federal interns can take advantage of professional development training, Q&As with former interns and mentorships.
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