Professions In Government

Discusses careers in government service at federal, state, and local levels.

Describes jobs at the local, state, and federal levels including working conditions, education, salaries, and opportunities for advancement, with sample application forms, letters, and resumes.

Historical background of professional occupational organizations in the USA and study of their relationship as interest groups to government. References.

Bail yourself out with employment opportunities In these turbulent times when private corporations are in trouble, the em­ployer that seems to be offering the most stable employment opportunities is the public sector. With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Getting Government Jobs, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipali­ties as well as state and federal agencies. • Includes advice on drafting resumes suited to the specific requirements of the hiring agency • How to complete the appropriate application most effectively • Methods of marketing an applicant's skills in the government sector • Search tools for government job websites

This all-new ninth edition offers job seekers all the tools necessary to landa job with Uncle Sam, this country's largest employer.

Presents a brief history of government work and discusses the qualifications and education necessary to work in this field, as well as various career opportunities and information sources.