How to Climb the Government (GS) Pay Ladder

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If you are in the government or are considering a government job then you have to understand the GS grade promotion system. There are a lot of different rules when you are considering GS grade job sometimes you can even skip GS grades. In this video, I discuss different strategies and considerations when getting promoted as a government employee. Have you started applying to federal government jobs yet? Let me know down below.

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[wonderbeauty]

It was this advice that helped me get a GS13. I applied for a GS12 got the job then a GS13 came up while I was awaiting a final job offer. I went ahead and applied and got the GS13 and took it!! Life changing difference of $16, 000

[conner]

The career ladder is nice. That is how I started. I went back to school and at the time the agency I work for had openings for recent grads. I interviewed like 6 or 7 times, (sorry can't remember). 1 job offer. I was happy I was selected and love where I work. I have been promoted outside the career ladder. I just accepted a job offer that enters into another career ladder position. There are two take aways I will share, Once you have been hired, volunteer. I found this hard to do at first and had to get this out of my mindset since I am a veteran. Once I started volunteering is when I started being promoted. My second take away is always have a positive attitude even when things get a little rough.

[AmericaFirstKorey]

Want to thank you Armand, just submitted my superior qualifications memo, fingers crossed.

[ebo]

It's sad that it's so difficult to move from one field to the next, even with a Master's degree. I'm a GS 12 and have been applfor years to move from Logistics to HR, which is what I have a degree in. I keep being told I'll have to start as a 7 or 9 or go into a Pacer program. It's absolutely ridiculous! The Federal government is a joke at times!

[gmichelle]

Great video! Thanks for the very helpful info.

[JFox]

Armand, I am currently a federal employee, employed in an agency that I cannot disclose at this time. Basically, I work in claims. I am a GS12, step 6. I am trying to laterally transfer over to CMS as a Health Insurance Specialist. I have an MBA w/ a concentration in healthcare mgt. I have extensive medical knowledge and this fall 2024, I will be going back to nursing school. My question is, why is it so hard to laterally transfer over to a different federal agency, like CMS? I have even applied for a lower GS level position 7-11, and I still got rejected. Please comment. Thanks.

[coastallivingmississippi]

Not all jobs have mobility if you’re a GS six or seven you’re pretty much stuck there for 100 years

[ChrisLyon]

I'm currently in the 2005 job series Supply Technician at a GS-5 currently. And I think the highest i've seen 2005 goes to is a GS-7. I've not seen anything about GS-7 for the 2005 job series. What series would you recommend once I get to the point of applying to a GS-9 after I reach the GS-7 grade level?

[GinaMariaOpalescent]

Do the 12 months have to be consecutive?
Why is the FEMA Local Hire position not on any ladder? No classification at all

[omegablade]

Hey there! Just wanted your opinion about getting into the government with a contract specialist position. There seems to be a lot of them and my logic is I could apply to more positions with better odds. I want a fully remote position and I do know that typically with an abundance of certain positions it usually means it’s a crappy position that no one wants.

The main goal is to get your opinion about those positions and if they are a great entryway into the government.

Thanks!!!