Complete Guide to Public Employment [Paperback]

Caryl Krannich (Author), Ron Krannich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 1994 | Series: Complete Guide to Public Employment

Outlines strategies for finding jobs in federal, state, and local governments and other public organizations.

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According to the authors, job opportunites are available in the public sector, but the market is becoming increasingly competitive. Their guide gives the reader suggestions on finding work with federal, state, and local governments and related organizations. The general information on job hunting and the specific information on government jobs is current, accurate, and detailed. But the chapters on nongovernment employers are far more general and include several excerpts from directories such as the Encyclopedia of Associations. The primary value of this section, in fact, lies in alerting readers to these other sources. Still, overall, this is a worthwhile book for career collections. Wendy Allex, Tampa-Hillsborough Cty. P.L. System, Fla.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Preface: We wrote this book because there is a need to bring together a comprehensive concept of the public sector related to specific "how-to" employment strategies and opportunities. Millions of individuals are primarily oriented to public sector employment. Many of these people want to have a positive impact on others and make a decent living at the same time. Yet, too often individuals seeking public sector employment are at the mercy of highly generalized and often inappropriate or inaccurate career advice based upon experiences with private sector organizations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 409 pages
• Publisher: Impact Publications; 3rd Edition edition (October 27, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942710940
• ISBN-13: 978-0942710946
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,022,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Insights Into Public Sector Jobs, September 20, 1998

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This review is from: Complete Guide to Public Employment (Paperback)

You will not become rich, but may enrich your worklife with a Public Sector postion. The authors objectively describe the percieved strengths and weaknesses of public sector employment, both at the federal and local level. The authors tend to slant their analysis heavily toward positions in the U.S. Federal Government, rather than focus on local government opportunities. The authors generally point out that bigger is better, even in government employment. The highest paying positions with job advancement potential will be found in the U.S. Federal Government, State, and larger local governments. The book offers general advice and information how to apply for government positions, but is not the primary focus of this book. The authors also suggest that individuals should not necessarily consider Government work as a life long career, unless one is willing to accept lower pay at higher level positions. Thus, a competitive salary at higher levels within government is less likely; one may plateau earlier in government in terms of salary than in the private sector. A well balanced book worth reading for anyone interested in this Government work.