With more than 450 titles in The Complete Idiot’s Guide series, a new addition has arrived: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Government Jobs.
Here is a neat glimpse at The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Government Jobs Introduction:
“You know those romantic comedies where two people are clearly destined to be together, but keep missing each other? They stand in the same line for coffee, but don’t meet. They sit in the same row on an airplane, but are separated by one person who monopolizes the conversation. In these movies, there is a series of missed connections – right until the very end, when they finally (finally!) get together.
Well, that’s you and your government job.
The federal government hires roughly 200,000 people each year – people from all backgrounds, majors, professional experiences, and regions of the country.
You, for whatever reason, are considering a career in government. Maybe you’re looking for a change in careers. Maybe you lost your job in the economic downturn, maybe you’ve been inspired to give back through public service, or perhaps you’ve dreamed of a public service career since you were four years old.
It’s already a match made in heaven.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Government Jobs will help you make the necessary connections the first time around – avoiding resume faux pas, poor application etiquette, mismanaged expectations (and much, much more), so that you can land the government job of your dreams.
By the end of this book, you should be able to:
- Understand the federal hiring process.
- Find and apply for government jobs online.
- Network masterfully.
- Write an excellent KSA essay.
- Prepare for a stellar interview.
- Make it through the security clearance process without blowing a fuse.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Government Jobs will guide you along your journey, from searching for jobs to preparing for your first day of work – the moment in your movie that you and your government job finally (finally!) get together.”
This book is organized in four parts:
- Part 1, “Government Jobs: Why, What, and Who,” introduces you to employment with our federal government. What makes it a great employer? What are the benefits? What things should you consider? Find out where the jobs are and how you can increase the chances of success.
- Part 2, “Navigating the System,” explores the USAJOBS.GOV website – your one-stop shop for federal jobs! Learn the ins and outs of the federal hiring process and how to get through your government background check. Also, learn the secrets of successful networking, interviewing, and the rest of the application process.
- Part 3, “Government Jobs at All Levels,” will tell you what opportunities there are for students, entry-level, mid-career, and encore-career job seekers. This sections knows no age limits!
- Part 4, “Other Ways to Work in Government,” looks at opportunities in the legislative and judicial branches as well as state government jobs. Get the inside scoop on political appointments, grantees, contracting jobs, and temporary jobs.
There are four Extras in this book.
- Federal Facts: Helpful info about the government and applying for jobs.
- Definition: Explanations of government jargon.
- The Fine Print: There are a few pitfalls in the government hiring process these will warn you about.
- Top Secret: Hiring managers and human resources professionals have shared their most closely held secrets about getting government jobs.
I’m extremely impressed by Appendix A, B, C, D, and E. Appendix A is the Federal Agency List; Appendix B is the Glossary; Appendix C is Resources; Appendix D is Application Checklist; Appendix E is State Government Websites for Jobseekers. I alone would buy this book just for the appendixes!
Widely hailed as a preeminent good-government thought leader, the Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.
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