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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm curious to learn how PMFs are viewed by other government workers. I imagine it varies from agency to agency, but I'm interested in a range of experiences.

Those who went through the program, were you sure of what agencies you wanted to end up in? Would it be a good way to get an introduction to govt work for someone unsure what would be the best place to end up, or is a clearer focus necessary for success? The few PMFs I've met have been impressive, but also far more driven and prescribed in what they wanted out of a career than I am.

Is it a viable option for someone with two small kids wanting work/life balance? Are the training programs largely within the work day or on top of it?

Also, how does it being a presidential election year change the job prospects for PMFs? Are agencies ready to hire soon after a transition, or is there a lag? Any advice on going through the process?[/quote]

I was a PMF about 10 years ago.  Certain offices within my agency were aware of the program, others knew nothing about it.  In looking for other jobs in the government, I mention it on my resume and sometimes talk about it in my interviews.  Again, some are familiar with it, some aren't.  So it carries more prestige depending on the office/agency/hiring official.  As a PMF, we were definitely treated well in terms of getting special site visits, tours, face time with SES leadership, etc.

I used it to get my foot in the door and to get into my desired job series (financial management), but not necessarily into an agency that I wanted to work at long term.  I've since worked at four very different agencies.

It's a viable option for a working parent.  You're most likely going to end up in a standard government job working 80 hours a pay period.  Training is usually in DC during the day.  I did one residential training in WV, but I think I was only away for 1-2 nights.  And I'm not sure they even do that any more.

No idea about your last question.  I think agency budgets are the most important factor and whether they have money for hiring.  Most of the hiring happens during the job fair, which I think is in the spring.  You'd think full year appropriations would be enacted by then.  From what I've seen there is very limited hiring at other times of the year.   [/quote]

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