The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, and How to Get One

by Damp, Dennis V.

• ISBN13: 9780943641188
• ISBN10: 0943641187
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc

Summary

Discusses the nature of government jobs, civil service hiring procedures, types of jobs available, examinations, the application form, working abroad, and provisions for people with disabilities.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction to Government Employment	11	(20)
Nature of Federal Employment	14	(3)
Working Conditions	17	(1)
Employment	18	(1)
Occupations	19	(2)
Outlook	21	(1)
Getting Started	22	(1)
Pay & Benefits	23	(2)
Training & Career Development	25	(3)
Locating a Job	28	(2)
Civil Service Exams	30	(1)
Understanding the Federal Employment Process	31	(16)
Competitive Examinations	31	(1)
Determining Your Eligibility	32	(1)
General & Specialized Experience	32	(1)
Written Tests	32	(1)
Job Series	33	(1)
The Federal Register	33	(1)
Case Examining & Direct Hire	34	(1)
Applying For Federal Jobs	35	(2)
How Jobs are Filled	37	(1)
Reinstatement	38	(1)
Annual Salary Rates	39	(2)
Sample Qualification Standard	41	(6)
What Jobs Are Available	47	(26)
Improving Your Chances	48	(1)
Common Job Sources	49	(12)
Job Openings	50	(2)
Job Hotlines	52	(1)
Internet Web Sites	53	(2)
Directories	55	(3)
General Information	58	(3)
Federal Personnel Departments	61	(2)
Employment Types	63	(2)
Equal Employment Opportunity	65	(1)
Employment Options	65	(1)
Student Employment Opportunities	66	(3)
The Largest Occupations	69	(2)
Engineering Conversions	71	(2)
The Interview Process	73	(14)
Informational Interviews	73	(3)
Employment Interviewing	76	(2)
Before the Interview	78	(2)
During the Interview	80	(4)
Illegal Questions	84	(1)
After the Interview	85	(2)
Civil Service Exams	87	(18)
Professional and Administrative Positions	88	(2)
Outstanding Scholar Program	90	(1)
Basic Qualifications	90	(1)
Sample Test Questions (Administrative)	91	(6)
Clerical Tests	97	(8)
Completing Your Employment Application	105	(32)
Required Information	106	(1)
Job Information	106	(3)
Personal Information	106	(1)
Education	107	(1)
Work Experience	108	(1)
Other Qualifications	108	(1)
Agency Forms	109	(1)
Optional Job Application Methods	109	(1)
Computer Generated Applications	110	(1)
Instructions for OF--612	111	(3)
Job Announcement	114	(2)
Applicant Check List	116	(1)
Sample Management Analyst Announcement	117	(16)
Sample OF--612 Application
Resumix	133	(4)
Veterans & Military Dependent Hiring	137	(12)
Veterans Preference	138	(4)
Veterans Readjustment Appointments (VRAs)	142	(3)
Military Dependent Hiring Programs	145	(1)
Excepted Appointments Under Schedule B	145	(1)
Military Spouse Preference Program	146	(1)
Family Member Preference	147	(2)
Overseas Employment Opportunities	149	(16)
Conditions of Employment	150	(1)
Physical Examinations & Other Requirements	150	(2)
Applying for an Overseas Job	152	(1)
Overseas Federal Job Sources	153	(12)
Job Openings	154	(1)
Periodicals with Job Ads	154	(1)
Job Hotlines	154	(1)
Internet Websites	155	(1)
Hiring Agency Directory	156	(8)
General Information	164	(1)
The U.S. Postal Service	165	(12)
Employee Classifications	166	(1)
Qualification Requirements	166	(2)
Application Procedures	168	(1)
Postal Clerks & Mail Carriers	169	(6)
Nature of the Work	169	(2)
Working Conditions	171	(1)
Employment/Training/Other Qualifications	172	(1)
Job Outlook/Earnings	173	(2)
The 470 Battery Test	175	(2)
Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities	177	(14)
Hiring Options	178	(1)
Unpaid Work Experience	179	(1)
Special Accommodations	180	(1)
Appointment Criteria	180	(2)
Common Job Sources	182	(9)
Employment Secrets	191	(4)
Apply Early	191	(1)
Apply Frequently	192	(1)
Locate All Job vacancies	193	(1)
Keys to Success	194	(1)
Appendix A Job Hunters Checklist	195	(4)
Appendix B Federal Job Information Center Listing	199	(4)
Appendix C Agency Summary/Contact List	203	(20)
Appendix D Federal Occupation Lists	223	(16)
Appendix E Skills Index	239	(8)
Index	247	(4)
Career Resource Catalog	251