For the month of July, Eric Erickson will be taking over this blog from Julie. Eric is Julie’s ‘work husband’ from the IRS Recruitment office. My 92-year old grandfather passed away a couple weeks ago. Along with my younger cousin, I was asked to give a eulogy, and was – naturally – more than happyRead… Read more »
Today’s guest blogger is Steve Mindel, IRS recruiter for Illinois and Wisconsin. Over the past several months, I have been taking advantage of virtual recruitment resources. These tools have proven to provide a great way to communicate to a wider audience. After taking several months to focus on this new strategy, I realized something wasRead… Read more »
The IRS announced that it will be closing 43 small offices in order to save money on rent and office expenses. The move is expected to save the government an estimated $40 million and will be carried out over the next two years. IRS to Close 43 Small Offices All of the offices set toRead… Read more »
Today’s guest blogger is Frank Stipe. As he prepares close the book on more than thirty years of public service, he reflects on his journey and shares five fundamental things that he feels are the foundation for a rewarding career. In 1972, I graduated from Cal Sate Long Beach and set out to change theRead… Read more »
I’ve been working at the IRS for three years now, and worked two different jobs within the agency. The first job was a seasonal job as a Tax Examining Technician (GS-0592-04) for about 6 months, and the second job is the one I am currently at, Initial Assistance Representative (GS-0303-05). Now that I am full-time,Read… Read more »
According to a recent article in Fierce Enterprise Communications, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to provide support and a helping hand to Americans drowning in a sea of tax laws and paperwork. However, the IRS has limited resources, and obviously can’t be present to help every struggling American. It’s for this reason thatRead… Read more »
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled an updated version of their smartphone application, IRS2Go, in early February. The app was “designed to provide taxpayers easier access to practical tools and information,” and the update included an application programming interface (API) integration with GovDelivery Digital Communication Management (DCM), which allowed app users to sign up toRead… Read more »
All the information you could ever want about an IRS career is now at your fingertips. This week we launched the long-awaited mobile version of the careers website. If you’re curious about just what kinds of opportunities are available at the IRS, tap the careers tab. For a first-hand account of some of our mostRead… Read more »
This is the fifth and final part of our series exploring views on life as a govie from a few of our interns. Internships are usually a required part of today’s college experience. Some people might even argue they are as valuable for employers as they are for students. Internships give students a real-world glimpseRead… Read more »
It’s springtime! Time to refresh and rejuvenate your Veteran status! You may not be recognized for your service to your country if you have an incorrect Veteran Status. If you are not sure, check with your employment or personnel office to make sure you have the status you’ve earned. There are four different types ofRead… Read more »