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Q&A With Federal Government Employees
Federal Government employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Federal Government
Managers need more experience and training
I love it. I love my position at tne government.
Accommodating, friendly, teamwork oriented, flexibility, and rewarding
Fair, transparent, approachable, integrity, and professional
Telling candidate about daily activities and challenges.
What it's like to work at Federal Government
- Federal Government employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
- Employees at Federal Government report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at Federal Government have 2 meetings
- 89% of Federal Government employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Federal Government employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 37% of Federal Government employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Federal Government employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 69% of Federal Government employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Federal Government Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 56
How secure do you feel at your job at Federal Government?
You really have to screw up in order for someone the spend time on the paperwork. Don't ever post a personal opinion of social media.
About 75% secure
How's the morale at Federal Government?
low
Low
What's the office layout like at Federal Government?
Old buildings with two decade old cubicles, florescent flickering lights.
Old fashioned and dated rules and regulations
How much diversity is there among employees at Federal Government?
Diversity to the extreme (skills are not a factor).
Very little
How's the work pace at Federal Government?
Frantic or dead slow (direct correlation with your manager's skills).
Fast
What's the vibe like in the Design dept at Federal Government? How many hours are you working?
40 hours of groans
What's the pay like for Design roles at Federal Government?
10-20% lower than private sector
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Design department at Federal Government?
"I see your resume says ...."
What Design department questions did Federal Government ask during your job interview?
what do you think about ... ? last time you will be asked that.
How does Federal Government measure success and growth in the Design department?
success is not well defined here.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Design department at Federal Government?
when I am successful, I can tell you. success is not well defined here.
How are layoffs handled in the Design department at Federal Government?
through much paperwork
How do you feel about Federal Government's future?
only constant in the universe -- bureaucracy.
How often do employees get raises at Federal Government?
only when there is an act of congress -- literally. 2017 none, 2018, none, 2019 1.9%, proposed 2020 3% see congressional register (ignore info with regional area cost of living) -- they quote that to make it look bigger.
How do you feel about going to work at Federal Government everyday?
Concern that my skills will atrophy.
What are you most excited about working at Federal Government?
retirement
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Federal Government?
future fellow co-coworkers, future supervisor.
What's the company culture like at Federal Government?
low morale, high skilled/low retention, low skilled get promoted
What unique perks and benefits does Federal Government provide?
They still observe federal holidays
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Federal Government?
How to get promoted
What are some of the best things about your team at Federal Government?
Less siloing of teams
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at Federal Government?
Less siloing of teams
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Should I work at Federal Government?
40% of Federal Government employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 27% are neutral and 33% would not recommend working at Federal Government to their friends.
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passive |
| 33% | Detractors |
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- What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Design department at Federal Government?
- What Design department questions did Federal Government ask during your job interview?
- How does Federal Government measure success and growth in the Design department?
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