| According the author, as the baby boomers in civilian federal positions retire, there will be more than 1.3 million job openings. In addition, there have been many changes in the structure of federal employment, including decentralization away from the Office of Personnel Management. This guide will make the work of applying for government jobs much less arduous. More than a reference book, The Book of U.S. Government Jobs, now in its tenth edition, should be placed in most libraries' circulating collections. The last edition was published in 2005. The book is divided into 12 chapters and 5 appendixes. Chapters cover general topics such as "Understanding the Federal Employment System" and "Civil Service Exams," as well as special cases such as "The U.S. Postal Service" and "Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities." A new chapter covers "Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Department Careers." Appendixes provide contact information, federal occupational categories, and more. A companion Web site offers updates as well as links to 143 recruitment sites. The Book of U.S. Government Jobs would be a major resource in the career/job search section of public libraries. Copyright 2008 Booklist Reviews. |
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An invaluable how-to guide for landing a federal position, this book is updated every two years in order to incorporate the newest procedural details. Former federal-employee hiring specialist Damp (Post Office Jobs) breaks the recruitment process into 12 essential chapters, offering an elemental introduction, application and interview advice, civil service exam samples, and, finally, "Employment Secrets." To speed comprehension, information is often bulleted, and Damp frequently reproduces and explains entire sample resumes and job postings. With its logical arrangement and thorough explanations, this book will prove a vital resource for any federal job seeker. [Page 95]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. |
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