# New to the Federal Workforce

**URL:** <https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-the-federal-workforce/3237>\
**Category:** Pay, Perks, and Retirement\
**Created:** [July 22, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-the-federal-workforce/3237 "2025-07-22T19:29:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Chavisw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@Chavisw](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Chavisw)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-the-federal-workforce/3237/1 "2025-07-22T19:29:37Z")

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New here, and hoping to get into the federal workforce after recently retiring from the Army after 23 years. What’s your best advice for getting my foot in the door? I was healthcare specialist, retired as a 1SG, and did broadening assignments including Chief Instructor at a basic leadership academy, and my final job was as an Inspector General with the Army’s medical research and development command. Any advice and information would be greatly appreciated!

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**Author:** ![Champ64](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Champ64](https://www.fedwork.net/u/Champ64)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-the-federal-workforce/3237/2 "2025-07-28T12:56:28Z")

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don.t leave any info out .  
Good Luck,  
Robert

Remember status jobs pay is lower than private, but benefits are better, at least till trump or musk get meaner and take them away.

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**Author:** ![ag314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f08c70/32.png) [@ag314](https://www.fedwork.net/u/ag314)\
**Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/new-to-the-federal-workforce/3237/3 "2025-07-28T12:56:37Z")

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Maybe check into federal agencies that have an Inspector General. Many do. They have enforcement as well as analytical and support positions.