Is it difficult to get a job, if you are an economist?

Are you a Federal Employee? Do you like it? Was it hard to get the job? Any advice for job seeker?

• I'm looking for a job with the Federal Government. I'd like to get an economist position. If you're a Federal Employee; do you like it? What are some of the ups and downs? Was the ...show more

• Answer:

  I don't know where the info about 'scoring' applications came from, but it was not my experience at all--though I do agree the process is somewhat slow--but not like it used to be. I waited months to hear back about my position--but it doesn't take that long now. I have worked for the Gov for 25 years. Yes, I like my job. And the benefits are wonderful--good health insurance, life insurance, dental and vision insurance, savings plans (401Ks) and other things. The down side is that you have to wade through a lot of beaurocracy to get somewhere else--but once you're versed in it, it's not hard. It's just very time consuming. There is a new system for evaluations that is called NSPS and it's a pain in the tush--and takes up a lot of time and effort and may not even be worthwhile--but that's what we get. Make sure you put down on your application all the responsibilities you've had. That's scrutinized well. And keep a daily "diary" of what you do and how you do it. When you need to write a self-assessment it will come in handy later. I wish you luck.