The Student's Federal Career Guide: 10 Steps to Find and Win Top Government Jobs and Internships(Book+CD)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0964702568 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 221 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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-- J. Follow her advice, and you'll have the competitive edge." -- Michael S. -- Brian Friel, Editor, National Journal and Government Brian Brian Friel, Executive Magazine. -- Vicki M. -- The Honorable Alvin P. Brian Atwood, Dean, Humphrey Institute of Public AffairsIn today's world of danger and opportunity, there is no higher calling than public service for students. Adams, Former AmbassadorStudents need to know what to expect the book explains the federal hiring obstacle course and stories of successful applicants. Ambassador"Written for the Gen X population" writing style, this book can help us promote federal employment to today's students. Dobson, author, Managing UP! Enlightened Office Politics"The federal government needs to hire thousands of the nation’s "best and brightest" college graduates each year." -- <
"Designed for college students & recent graduates" according to Midwest Book Review. Enhanced with an accompanying CD-ROM offering case studies and samples, The Student's Federal Career Guide: 10 Steps To Find And Win Top Government Jobs and Internships shows students just how to utilize networking to discover the availability of federal jobs, how to identify and locate the relevant federal agency; what internships; federal pay scales; researching federal job listings on-line; writing a federal job oriented resume; writing cover letters showcasing knowledge, skills and abilities; the federal job application process; tracking and following-up job applications and int. "Have any interest in the Federal Government? Start Here" according to DrMNBinx. This is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in working with the Federal Government. This books does more than just tell you what is out there; it also tells you where to look, how to look, how to take advantage of all the resources available to you, how to network with federal employees and others, why you should consider the federal government, how much you should look to be paid, etc., etc.I work directly with graduate students of international affairs and unfailingly I suggest they read through this book and or look at the web site. It is an excellent way for me, as a c. Retired Fed said A former insiders' view. This book contains a lot of useful information for high school and college students (at all degree levels) who are considering working for their country or who are interested in combining their educational experience with work experiences in federal agencies. Kathryn and Emily have provided a lot of information about how the federal hiring process works. Perhaps more importantly they also have provided in one easy-to-find place information about internships and work-study opportunities available through many federal agencies. Their book is a great resource for exploring what the lar
The average entry level starting salary in government is $26,000 to $37,000 per year. In addition, the federal government often offers more workplace flexibility than corporate America. Having a college degree no longer ensures that you will have the job of your dreams after graduation. The government employs 2.6 million people in jobs that range from biology to art restoration to law enforcement. Agencies are scrambling to find a new, younger workforce …YOU! Work in the federal government is often more financially rewarding than work in private industry. The United States federal government is the largest employer in the U.S. The government may also