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

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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.

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"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.com Sales Rank: #794,376 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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

By	Tedd Stockham - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!