BREAKING HR NEWS – FIRST PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations Dept of the Interior, Office of the Secretary Internship Program. Pathways officially started July 12th, 2012.

I believe that DOI is first federal agency to post a PATHWAYS Internship announcement on USAJOBS.gov. Open July 16 to July 23, 2012.
Good work HR Specialist: [email protected]

But check out below … this is only a 3 month internship! Multiple hires, multiple offices. Veteran’s Preference Applies. Questionnaire is basic quals, not Job-Related.

NOTICE THIS: Check out what’s new as part of the application for all applicants: 6. Submit a one page writing sample explaining why you would like to work at the Department of the Interior.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/321379700

The Department of the Interior is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated students to work in the Office of the Secretary Internship Program. You will have an opportunity to work with some of the Department’s senior policy advisors to the Secretary of the Interior in areas such as the Office of Congressional Affairs, the Office of Communications, the Office of External Affairs, the Scheduling Office, and the Office of the Executive Secretariat. From September 4 – December 31, 2012, you will be exposed to the Federal work environment and will learn about the mission and the roles and responsibilities of the DOI!

+++ This is a temporary student opportunity expected to last for three (3) months during the fall semester.

This opportunity is open to current degree or certificate seeking students at a qualifying educational institution OR have been admitted/accepted for enrollment at a qualifying education institution. You will be required to provide documentation to support your eligibility. See the “How to Apply” section for details.

NOTE: You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If you cannot, you are ineligible for this program. Please review the “REQUIREMENTS” section of this vacancy announcement to ensure that you qualify for this internship.

Read more about Pathways here: http://www.opm.gov/hiringreform/pathways/