The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, & How to Complete a Federal Resume - Softcover

Damp, Dennis V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0943641292 ISBN 13: 9780943641294

Publisher: Bookhaven Press, 2011

Synopsis

In the completely revised 11th edition (the first book to feature new hiring reforms implemented by President Obama), Damp—with 35+ years federal service—clearly lays out everything a job seeker needs to locate, apply for, and land a lucrative federal job. The helpful information includes a special resume writing guide (federal-style resumes are different than a standard resume), tips on achieving higher ratings, and advice on getting your foot in the door. The abundant resources feature easy-to-follow checklists, an agency directory, skills index, and networking resources.

 

Everyone agrees that the tough job market is not likely to ease any time soon. That is why job seekers looking for high-paying and benefit-loaded jobs should look seriously at the possibility of federal employment.

 

Here are a few of the reasons why:

 

·         Half of the federal work force is eligible for early or regular retirement

·         The average annual salary for all federal employees is $81,258

·         Opportunities exist for those who are willing to seek them out

·         Federal employment exceeds 2.8 million; 2% of the nation’s total employment

 

There are thousands of job vacancies advertised daily in the federal job market regardless of proposed federal downsizing initiatives. Many retirements are projected as each day for the next 19 years 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65! Hiring will be driven by these retirements along with the need to staff over 100 new agencies and regulatory organizations due to the healthcare and banking legislation passed in 2010.

 

Why are federal jobs so appealing? For starters, the average annual federal worker’s compensation — pay plus benefits — is $123,049 compared to just $61,051 for the private sector. New hires for hard-to-fill positions may be eligible to receive student loan payoff assistance, relocation help and cash incentives. Uncle Sam’s liberal benefit package far exceeds what the average private sector company offers including:

 

·         13 days paid sick leave each and every year,

·         up to 5 weeks vacation,

·         10 paid holidays,

·         health and life insurance, and 

·         a fixed annuity retirement package plus a 5% IRA employer contribution match

 

This new edition offers job seekers all of the tools necessary to land a high paying civil service job. Discover where the jobs are, what jobs are available, and how to complete a professional federal style resume. Barbara Adams, President and CEO of CareerPro Global, Inc. (CPG) contributed the resume samples for this new edition. The resume guide takes readers step-by-step through the resume process showing applicants how to tailor their resume to the job announcement to achieve “Best Qualified” status.  

 

This totally revised and updated edition includes numerous resources for exploring careers and locating job vacancies nationwide and overseas. The 11th edition is totally updated throughout and interspersed with the author’s and editors personal perspectives gained from a combined 122 years of government service. Jobs will be available at thousands of locations and in hundreds of occupations, entry level to professional. Few employers can match the wide range of career opportunities and job security that government offers.

 

Anyone seeking gainful employment in a dynamic environment with endless opportunities should explore working for Uncle Sam. This book has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, United Press International, The Daily Herald, on CNN’s Your Money Show, and in Library Journal as “One of the most checked out books at libraries.”

About this title

From the Author

Dennis Damp is the author of 27 books and writes from first-hand experience, he spent 35 years working for Uncle Sam. Damp's titles have been featured, reviewed and recommended by Library Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal and he has appeared on hundreds of radio talk shows and on the CNN Your Money show.

Review

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 breaks the recruitment process into 12 essential chapters, offering an elemental introduction, application and interview advice, 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. --Library Journal

"One of the 'TOP 20' most borrowed books in U.S. Libraries." --Library Journal

"Updated and expanded edition presents the latest information available for finding and applying for federal government jobs. Discusses an introduction to government employment; understanding the federal employment process; what jobs are available; the interview process; civil service exams; completing an employment application; veterans and military dependent hiring; overseas employment opportunities; the U.S. Postal Service; employment opportunities for people with disabilities; law enforcement and Homeland Security careers; and employment secrets. Appendixes include a job hunter's checklist; a federal agency contact list; federal occupation lists; and an agency skills index. Damp is an author and government employment expert. Index." --Journal of Economic Liturature

Edition details

• Publisher: Bookhaven Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0943641292
• ISBN 13: 9780943641294
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320