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How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job: Your Complete Guide to Opportunities, Internships, Resumes and Cover Letters, Application Essays (KSAs), Interviews, Salaries, Promotions and More! | 
 enlarge | Author: Lily Whiteman
Publisher: AMACOM
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Cdr
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Pages: 304
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0814401724
Dewey Decimal Number: 351.73023
EAN: 9780814401729
ASIN: 0814401724
Publication Date: September 3, 2008
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Product Description
With over 40 per cent of the federal government's 1.6 million employees retiring over the next 10 years, now is the time for anyone seeking a government job to take advantage of the massive retirement wave that has already begun. Yet until now, no truly up-to-date or comprehensive book has existed to give readers the tools and guidance they need to get hired for a government job, internship, or fellowship. Entertainingly written by a successful career coach who has climbed the federal career ladder herself as a hiring manager, this reader-friendly book steers prospective applicants through every stage of their job search. This book draws on interviews with more than 100 other hiring managers. Including a companion CD filled with sample resumes and worksheets, this is the book to have when seeking out employment with the federal government.
Book Description
With over 40 per cent of the federal government's 1.6 million employees retiring over the next 10 years (including about 90 per cent of senior managers), this is the perfect time for job seekers to land top-paying, secure and dynamic federal jobs and for current federal employees to quickly climb the federal career ladder. Yet until now, no truly up-to-date or comprehensive book has existed to give readers comprehensive, practical advice on how to land a federal job, internship, or fellowship and how to land federal promotions. Entertainingly written by a successful career coach who has climbed the federal career ladder herself as a hiring manager, this reader-friendly book steers prospective applicants through every stage of their job search -- from finding unadvertised openings to sealing enviable deals. This book draws on interviews with more than 100 other hiring managers. Including a companion CD filled with sample resumes and worksheets, this is the book to have whether you are seeking an internship, your first federal job or an executive promotion.
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An outstanding guide recommended for any library strong in job opportunities and career guidance November 14, 2008
From internships and resumes to application essays, interviews, promotions and salary ranges, HOW TO LAND A TOP-PAYING FEDERAL JOB explores common myths about government salaries and connections, using interviews with over a hundred hiring managers to provide the basics of how the federal government hires and promotes within its ranks. From lesser-known ways of finding openings to negotiating salary and getting quickly promoted, this is an outstanding guide recommended for any library strong in job opportunities and career guidance.
Good resource for all job-seekers November 3, 2008
I found this book to be of great value even though I used it in the hunt for a good position in the civilian world and not within the government.
A friend in the "G" gave me a copy of this book and told me that it was "hilarious." Granted, Ms. Whiteman has some funny cartoons in it and her style is an easy read. But more importantly, gave me the get-up-and-go attitude to put on my game face and apply for jobs with more than a modicum of confidence.
The book comes with a CD of resume templates and other useful cheat sheets, if you will. It helped me get my career organized in a tidy, presentable fashion. It also inspired me to produce some attention-grabbing cover letters that conveyed my skills persuasively and attractively in my application packets. After studying it, too, I felt that I was prepared for interviews, or I was after I conducted the practice sessions that she suggests where someone sits and asks you potential questions. It makes you think on your feet!
"How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job" made a world of difference in helping me stay away from vague and long-winded answers and I was finally able to connect with prospective employers, including the one that actually hired me just last week. Whew.
I would really recommend this book to any harried jobseeker, whether they want to work for the government or a company. And I plan on using it again in my efforts to move up in the world for an even better position down the road.
Must-Have Guide for the Clueless Federal Job Hunter October 27, 2008
I had been thinking about making a mid-life career move from the private sector to a Federal postion and was cluelessly submitting applications. I am now embarrassed by my early naivety and all the mistakes I was making. Lily's book completely explained the ins-and-outs of the Federal job hunting process. Its better than any online information or verbal advice I could find. Her book is a fun to read, step-by-step guide. Every chapter is packed with useful information and tactics.
Great Book for Federal Government Employment October 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book. Lily Whiteman's book is to Federal employment what John Lucht's classic "Rites of Passage at $100K to $1M+" is to private sector employment. Her book explodes the many myths about Federal government employment, and explains in a straightforward manner (1) how to research great Federal work opportunities, (2) how to land great Federal jobs, (3) how to negotiate Federal job offers once received, and (4) how to thrive in the Federal government when working there.
The book is well-written, easy to understand, and full of great examples and practical, easy to implement advice. The section on negotiating Federal job offers is especially useful. Lily Whiteman is a Federal employee, and her examples are based on her experience and those of the other Federal employees. The book is very valuable, and has been very helpful to me and many others. Whether you're looking to enter the Federal workforce or improve a current Federal employment role, this book is indispensable.
The Ultimate Guide to Federal Job Hunting September 30, 2008
As U.S. unemployment numbers rise, the timing could not be better for a book that helps navigate how to get hired by the nation's largest employer - the federal government.
Lily Whiteman's impressive "How To Land A Top-Paying Federal Job" -- available on Amazon.com -- explains exactly what you need to do to get hired by the federal government. A federal employee for more than 16 years, Whiteman is also a federal career coach who writes a career column for Federal Times and a contributes to the "Jobs" section of the The Washington Post.
A CD that accompanies the book provides an invaluable list of paid federal internships for recent graduates and fellowships for professionals. In addition, the CD features outlines on how to write the job application's essay, three pages of potential interview questions, worksheets, resume templates and much more.
Using real-life examples, success stories and tips, Whiteman dispels several myths, including that government salaries are low, the federal hiring system is difficult to understand and that it takes a long time to get hired for federal employment. In fact, after reading and highlighting this book, you will not only build up your confidence, but learn countless ways to get that federal job you have always wanted.
The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on the steps involved in obtaining a federal job. In the first part, the author provides concrete ways to find a federal employment, how to find success at a job fair and pages of online resources. The second and third parts discuss in detail how to take charge of the federal employment application process, including the KSAs and cover letter, and what to do before, during and after an interview.
The last part provides a collection of strategies, tips and real-life examples on how to excel at your job and earn the promotion you deserve. Examples include taking advantage of professional organizations (a list is included on the CD), agency-paid training opportunities (Web sites included) and how to improve your annual evaluation.
Particularly helpful are charts and tables scattered throughout the book. In one table, Whiteman provides a guide for those interested in Capitol Hill jobs, and in another, the author offers tips how to write and market professional achievements. Additionally, complete with examples, Whiteman offers constructive advice on how to prepare a resume and cover letter that sets you apart from others and dramatically improves your chances for an interview.
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