If you've ever thought about applying for a government job, now is a great time to do it. With about 40% of the federal government's employees expected to retire in the next 10 years, a massive retirement wave has already begun, and Uncle Sam's door is now wide open for new hires. But with advantages like unbeatable job security, outstanding benefits, and salaries that are competitive with-if not better than-private sector salaries, competition for federal openings is fierce.
How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job gives you all the tools and guidance you need to get hired for a government job (domestic or overseas), internship, or fellowship. Written by a leading authority on federal careers, the book draws on interviews with more than 100 hiring managers to provide true insider perspectives on what works and what doesn't when vying for a government job. Armed with the advice in this book, you'll become a master at steering your way through the entire job search and hiring process.
Use the secrets of the experts to craft winning applications; write irresistible cover letters; excel at interviews; negotiate your salary and benefits; and then speed your advancement up the government ladder. This reader-friendly book gives you:
little-known ways for finding openings
shortcuts for instantly impressing gatekeepers on paper, online, and in person
sure-fire tips for negotiating a top salary
expert techniques for landing quick promotions
A free companion CD is loaded with easy-to-customize sample rsum廥 and worksheets. Whether you're seeking an executive position or a summer internship, this is the comprehensive guide that will get you that ideal federal job.
About the Author
LILY WHITEMAN is a popular contributor to the Jobs section of The Washington Post, the career columnist for Federal Times, and a senior writer at the National Science Foundation. As a federal career coach, she has helped hundreds of professionals of all levels -- from recent grads to executives -- land jobs and earn promotions. She lives in Washington, D.C.
How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job gives you all the tools and guidance you need to get hired for a government job (domestic or overseas), internship, or fellowship. Written by a leading authority on federal careers, the book draws on interviews with more than 100 hiring managers to provide true insider perspectives on what works and what doesn't when vying for a government job. Armed with the advice in this book, you'll become a master at steering your way through the entire job search and hiring process.
Use the secrets of the experts to craft winning applications; write irresistible cover letters; excel at interviews; negotiate your salary and benefits; and then speed your advancement up the government ladder. This reader-friendly book gives you:
little-known ways for finding openings
shortcuts for instantly impressing gatekeepers on paper, online, and in person
sure-fire tips for negotiating a top salary
expert techniques for landing quick promotions
A free companion CD is loaded with easy-to-customize sample rsum廥 and worksheets. Whether you're seeking an executive position or a summer internship, this is the comprehensive guide that will get you that ideal federal job.
About the Author
LILY WHITEMAN is a popular contributor to the Jobs section of The Washington Post, the career columnist for Federal Times, and a senior writer at the National Science Foundation. As a federal career coach, she has helped hundreds of professionals of all levels -- from recent grads to executives -- land jobs and earn promotions. She lives in Washington, D.C.