The Book of U.S. Government Jobs
 Dennis V. Damp
 (Guest reviewer - Mary G. McGraw)
 2002 Bookhaven Press
  ISBN: 0943641217
Amazon's price is: $21.95

Where They Are, What's Available and How To Get One.

Guest Reviewer Mary G. McGraw writes:

Damp begins by explaining that the federal government is approaching a human resource crisis. The author states that “28% of the federal workforce, 757,000 workers, are now eligible for retirement and within the next 5 years over 50% will be at retirement age. Hiring and recruitment is in all sectors and occupations due to the aging workforce and the average salary now exceeds $52,000 annually.”

The Book of U.S. Government Jobs takes job seekers step-by-step from finding job vacancies, networking, completing federal applications & the interview process with extensive resources to assist you along the way.

This updated 8th edition includes a new chapter on law enforcement jobs, an expanded chapter on completing your application, easy-to-follow checklists, over a thousand resources, as well as a directory of federal agencies with contact information & web sites.

It also includes comprehensive chapters on overseas opportunities, jobs for the disabled, student employment & internships, Post Office jobs, part time opportunities, entry level to professional occupations, veterans preference, benefits & pay.

Readers will also find the 5 Appendices very helpful. They include a Skills Index that matches your education & background to hiring agencies. You will find a complete listing of over 900 occupations, sample qualification standards, a Job Hunter's Checklist, sample exams, Federal Service Center listings & much more.

All in all, just about everything you need to fully understand the federal employment process & land a job, including an interactive web site which provides updates for this title, & direct links to web sites & resources.

Damp also provides a detailed & easy-to-follow application & resume guide, together with taking the reader through the federal government application process, including evaluating job announcements, drafting a resume, plus a formal application package to developing detailed (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities statements that are required for certain positions.

A unique facet of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs is how logically organized are its contents. It starts out by explaining the breadth & scope of the federal job market, the benefits of employment with an interesting & comprehensive overview that includes employment figures for each State, pay & benefits.

The author then helps readers understand the federal job market & its differences from the private sector. He continues on with what jobs are available including hundreds of resources for readers to explore in detail. He describes the interview process, civil service exams, & completing applications.

The Book of U.S. Government Jobs is a must for those seeking government jobs & it is written by an expert in the field who worked for Uncle Sam for 33+ years.

If you are looking to land a job in the federal government The Book of U.S. Government Jobs shows you the ropes from the inside out.
(10/06/02)

Guest Reviewer - Mary G. McGraw
2002©Mary G. McGraw