So you want to work for the government? Careers in the public sector often
offer great benefits and learning opportunities. The following resources can
point you in the right direction:
Federal Government Jobs
- USA Jobs
The Office of Personnel Management maintains this site that lists jobs with
the U.S. Government. Visitors can browse listings by type of job, location and agency.
- Federal Jobs Digest
Let employers come to you. Job seekers can register their resumes at this
site. The digest also provides hiring news, federal benefits information and
a hotline service.
- Government Employment
According to this site, the U.S. Government employs 327,000 new people each
year. Find out about new opportunities, job requirements and working
conditions.
State and Local Government Jobs
- State Employment Sites
Browse this directory of state, county and city government Web sites.
- GovtJobs.com
This site highlights a variety of jobs in the public sector, including
listings from cities, counties, states and nonprofits. Job categories
include: administration and management, code enforcement, community and
economic development, criminal justice, finance, human resources and
planning.
- GovJobs.com
Find gainful employment with public works agencies, the military and more. This site allows potential employees to post resumes and
sift through job listings. Employers can post job listings and search
resumes by keyword.
For more information about working for the government, visit GovSpot's Government Employees page. You can learn about current salaries, federal holidays, health insurance and retirement benefits available to state and federal workers.
--- J. Hale
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