| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 242 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Part I: understanding Federal job search basics. Common mistakes that Federal job seekers make ; The Federal government as an employer -- Part II: understanding yourself. Knowing yourself : who are you, really? ; Developing your career identity -- Part III: becoming familiar with Federal opportunities. Introducing Federal departments and agencies and Federal jobs ; Skills the Federal government is seeking -- Part IV: translating you to the Federal government. Finding your fit in the Federal government ; Closing your skills gap ; Creating your career plan -- Part V: getting a Federal job. The Federal job application process : worth the effort ; Interviewing for a Federal job -- Appendix A. Skills assessment -- Appendix B. O*NET job summary report -- Appendix C. Sample vacancy announcement -- Appendix D. Federal job search information for special populations |
| Summary |
"This little book shows you how to analyze your skills, experience, and values. It introduces you to the mission and values of key federal departments and agencies. And it tells you how to create a match between you and a target job destination."--Page I |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Civil service positions -- United States
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Executive Branch.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Affairs & Administration.
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Civil service positions
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Taylor, Karol, author
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| ISBN |
9781593579098 |
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1593579098 |
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