USAJobs

 

1. USAJobs (usajobs.gov)

• Purpose: The official job board for U.S. federal government positions.
• Opportunities: Offers a wide range of roles across government agencies, including administrative, technical, scientific, military, and more.
• Features:
  • Advanced search filters (e.g., location, salary, and job type).
  • Guidance for federal hiring processes and resume writing.
  • Roles for U.S. citizens and sometimes for specific visa holders.
• Special Programs:
  • Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates.
  • Veterans' Preference roles.
  • Senior Executive Service (SES) positions.

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2. EU Careers (epso.europa.eu)

• Purpose: Provides career opportunities within the European Union institutions, such as the European Commission, European Parliament, and more.
• Opportunities:
  • Permanent and temporary positions.
  • Traineeships (paid internships) for recent graduates.
  • Specialized roles for linguists, translators, lawyers, economists, etc.
• Features:
  • A robust application process with assessment centers and exams.
  • Positions typically require EU citizenship.
• Special Programs:
  • Graduate Entry Positions.
  • Temporary Agent roles for short-term needs.

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3. UN Careers (careers.un.org)

• Purpose: The recruitment portal for United Nations and its specialized agencies, such as WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, etc.
• Opportunities:
  • International Professional roles (requiring advanced degrees and experience).
  • Field-based positions in humanitarian settings.
  • Internship programs (some may be fully funded).
• Features:
  • Global job locations with competitive, tax-free salaries.
  • Language requirements (typically English or French, with additional UN languages preferred).
• Special Programs:
• Junior Professional Officer (JPO) program.
• Young Professionals Programme (YPP) for entry-level professionals.
• Volunteer opportunities through UN Volunteers (UNV).