The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available and How to Get One (8th Edition) [Paperback]

Dennis V. Damp (Author), Samuel Concialdi (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Book of U. S. Government Jobs | Publication Date: May 1, 2002

The completely revised 8th edition of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs by Dennis V. Damp provides the information that job seekers need to successfully land high-paying and secure government job. This edition features a new chapter on law enforcement, an expanded application chapter that shows readers how to write effective (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities statements and updated information. Abundant resources and tools are provided to help with the job search including easy-to-follow checklists and networking resources. This edition includes over 1,000 resources for exploring careers and locating job vacancies nationwide and overseas.

Uncle Sam employs 2,704,000 workers and 50,687 students—and annually recruits hundreds of thousands nationwide and internationally for entry level to professional occupations. Benefits are excellent, including comprehensive health care, 401K savings plans, low-cost life insurance, liberal vacation and sick leave, plus an average annual salary that exceeds $51,000.

The federal sector offers considerable employment opportunities. Currently 28% of the federal workforce (757,000 federal employees) are now eligible for retirement. Additionally, 28,000 Airport Security Screener jobs were created by the new administration and are now being filled nationwide and law enforcement jobs are also on the increase due to the tragic September 11th terrorist attacks.

KEY FEATURES:

* Identify job openings, personnel office contact phone numbers and Internet web sites for job vacancies.

* Includes a new chapter on law enforcement careers

* Presents step-by-step instructions on how to complete employment applications and resumes with easy-to-follow checklists.

* Describes special hiring programs for veterans, student employment, and for people with disabilities.

* An extensive section on how to write effective (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and Ability statements is included.

* Provides detailed information for each federal agency with contact information and Web site address.

* Helps readers prepare and practice for the job interview. Sample interview questions provided with helpful hints.

* Covers stateside and overseas jobs, entry level to professional occupations.

* Offers networking paths for those who want to explore various career options in the federal government.

* Presents sample tests for the clerical and administrative fields.

* Includes information on Post Office jobs

* A comprehensive book describing where the jobs are, what's available and HOW TO LAND ONE.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

If ever a book's title described its content, this one does. Now in its eighth edition, this valuable reference tool continues to provide essential information and advice for those seeking to obtain secure, high-paying federal government jobs. Over 50 percent of material from the 2000 edition has been updated, and approximately 300 pages of new material have been added to reflect recent developments in the competitive job market precipitated by the September 11 attacks. While this edition repeats the same 12 chapter topics of its predecessor, it features a new chapter on the growing area of law enforcement jobs, as well as expanded and substantially revised versions of the chapters on employment secrets, opportunities for the disabled, and applications, which instructs users how to write Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) statements. Other revisions consist of updates of contact information (e.g., web sites and telephone numbers or agencies) as well as employment statistics. In his informative preface, Damp (Post Office Jobs; Health Care Job Explosion; Take Charge of Your Federal Career) notes the introduction of a simplified application form, the increased use of telephone and online applications, and the trend toward decentralizing the application process. The five appendixes provide a job hunter's checklist and contact and occupation listings. A useful and popular source on the process of finding government employment, this is recommended for career collections in both public and academic libraries.
Stanley P. Hodge, formerly with Ball State Univ. Lib., Muncie, IN
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"A year ago you gave me pointers on finding a federal job. I'm now a paralegal specialist... Thanks." -- J.G., Tulsa, OK

"An updated, comprehensive how-to guide, provides an indepth understanding of the federal employment system. This title is recommended." -- Library Journal, April 2000

"This is the 'Bible' of understanding the federal job application process. Includes plenty of examples.' -- Bookwatch

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Bookhaven Press; 8th edition (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943641217
• ISBN-13: 978-0943641218
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,182,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dennis Damp is an expert in employment practices and career guidance for the federal and health care sectors. Damp also writes a federal employees' retirement column and he is the author of 23 books ranging from federal employment and healthcare to finance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough, comprehensive, reliable reference, May 11, 2002

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This review is from: The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available and How to Get One (8th Edition) (Paperback)

Now in a newly updated and expanded 8th edition, The Book Of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, & How To Get One by governmental employment resources expert Dennis V. Damp is a thorough, comprehensive, reliable reference for anyone considering a possible career in governmental public service. Individual chapters address the basics of governmental employment, and the processes of being interviewed and taking civil service exams, as well as jobs specifically for military veterans, overseas employment, the U.S. Postal service, law enforcement jobs and much more. An exhaustive reference with appendixes of contact lists for federal agencies, a straightforward checklist for job hunters, and much more, The Book Of U.S. Government Jobs is an essential, core guide suitable for government job seekers of all backgrounds and recommended for school guidance office, community job-center, and public library reference collections.

3.0 out of 5 stars It's All Here, April 19, 2007

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This review is from: The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available and How to Get One (8th Edition) (Paperback)

Yup, it's there...all the information you could possibly need...err, use...uhh, all you have to do is FIND IT. This could have easily been broken down into 30-40 volumes on seperate subjects!
Once I began reading...absorbing the volumetric explosion of information...I was too TIRED to look for the job!