SFS: more info

SFS: in the news

contact information

Additional information and questions can be answered by visiting the SFS Web site or by contacting Kathy Roberson, SFS Program Manager at kathy.roberson@opm.gov or (210) 805-2423.

SFS hiring Statistics

Over the past few years, Carnegie Mellon's SFS graduates have been hired by the following:

Air Force Research Lab (1)
Aerospace Corporation (2)
CERT/CC (4)
CIA (2)
Defense Computer Forensics Lab (1)
Department of Justice (2)
Dept. of Commerce (CIRT) (2)
Dept. of Labor (3)
DIA - Dept. of Intelligency Agency (1)
Department of Defense (33)
Federal Reserve Bank (3)
GAO (9)
GSA (OIG) (2)
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (2)
John Hopkins (1)
MITRE (12)
MIT Lincoln Laboratory (1)
Pacific Northwest National Labs (1)
Rand Corporation (1)
Sandia National Laboratories (2)
Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) (3)
U.S. Agency for International Development (2)
U.S.D.A. (1)
U.S. Mint (1)
U.S. Postal Inspection Service (1)
U.S. Secret Service (2)

SFS: rules & Policies

SFS participants are bound to a student service agreement that defines the participant's responsibilities. The service agreement is provided in the SFS Student Toolkit, a 42-page document available for download. Rules and policies are addressed on page 11-15.

Download the SFS Student Toolkit.

Scholarship For Service guidance

SFS Student Toolkit

A thorough description of the SFS program and helpful recommendations on meeting its requirements and finding a successful career are contained in the SFS Student Toolkit. This 42-page guide includes the following topics:

SFS FAQs for Students
SFS Student Service Agreement
Resume, Cover Letter and Interviewing Tips
Security Clearance FAQs for Students
Reminders for Students
University and PI Contact Information
Sample SF-86 Certification
Salary Table 2005-GS

View the SFS Student Toolkit PDF.

Government Job Hunt Articles

Look for tips on interviewing and job hunting for Federal jobs in the SFS Student Toolkit. The PDF provides the following articles:

Tips for Writing a Government Resume
Tips for Writing a Technical Resume
Tips for Writing a Cover Letter
Tips for Telephone Interviews (Also see Telephone Interview Tips from the Carnegie Mellon Career Center.)
Tips for Face-to-Face Interviews (Also see Interviews from the Carnegie Mellon Career Center.)
Tips on How to Dress for Face-to-Face Interviews

Additional Resources

Carnegie Mellon Career Center - Career Success Guides - A number of guides from the university on job networking and negotiating. Topics include finding a government job, negotiating a job offer and interviewing.
Technical Resume Writing - Resume recommendations.
e-Resume.net - More tips for technical resumes.
CollegeGrad.com - Assistance with cover letters.

Career Advisors

Career services offered include career exploration consultation, internship/job search consultation, career services support for INI global programs, career services workshops and events, and employer relations.

MSISTM Program Contact:
Jennifer Burkett
Director, Career Services and External Relations
4616 Henry St., Room 221
Phone: (412) 268-9292
jburkett@andrew.cmu.edu

MSISPM Program Contacts:
Ron Delfine
Director, Career Services
HBH 3024
rdelfine@andrew.cmu.edu

Susan Timko
Assistant Director, Career Services
HBH 3026
stimko@andrew.cmu.edu