Library Journal, September 2002
This valuable reference provides essential information and advice for those seeking to obtain secure, high-paying federal government jobs. Recommended.


Bookwatch
This is the bible of understanding the federal job application process, examples lend to an easy understanding of the facts.


JG, Tulsa, OK
A year ago you gave me pointers on finding a federal job. I’m now a paralegal specialist...Thanks.


Book Description
Uncle Sam employs 2,704,950 workers and 62,322 students - and annually recruits hundreds of thousands nationwide and internationally for entry level to professional occupations. Benefits are excellent, including comprehensive health care and medical savings accounts, 401K savings plans, attractive retirement annuities, low-cost life insurance, liberal vacation and sick leave, plus an average annual salary that exceeds $56,000. Job seekers looking to land a high-paying and secure government job can get an insider's perspective and help from the completely revised 9th edition of "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs" by Dennis V. Damp. This edition features updated information throughout plus a major revision of Chapter Eleven which covers Homeland Security and law enforcement opportunities and new insights from Damp who worked in the federal sector for over 35 years. Abundant resources and tools are provided to help with the job search including easy-to-follow checklists and networking resources. The completely revised 9th edition explores: * Entry Level Jobs * Professional Jobs * resumes/Applications/KSAOs * Interviewing Skills * Student Hiring * Part Time Jobs * Overseas Jobs * Internet Web Sites * Outstanding Scholars * Veteran's Preference * Sample Exams * The Job Search * Post Office Jobs * Disabled Hiring * Agency Contacts * Job Hot Lines * Benefits/Pay The federal sector offers considerable employment opportunities. Currently 34% of the federal workforce (919,683 workers) are now eligible for retirement and within the next year 50% of the total workforce (1,352,475 workers) will be eligible for regular or early retirement. The biggest change in the federal sector in over 50 years is the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which consolidated the functions of 21 agencies to better protect America and to fight terrorism. This book is based on the author's 35 years of government experience. Damp retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2004. "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs" provides an insider's first-hand view of what it takes to go from job hunter to hired employee, and everything in between to improve your chances of landing a high-paying government job. Damp's career included numerous management positions where he was responsible for recruiting, rating, interviewing, assessing, and hiring applicants.


About the Author
Dennis V. Damp writes from first-hand experience. He spent 35½ years working for Uncle Sam and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2004. His career included numerous management positions where he was responsible for recruiting, rating, interviewing, assessing, and hiring applicants. Damp provides an insider's perspective on what it takes to go from job hunter to hired, and everything in between to improve your chances of landing a high-paying government job. He has authored 17 books including "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs," "Post Office Jobs," "Health Care Job Explosion," "Take Charge of Your Federal Career," and "Dollars & Sense." Damp's books are recommended by Library Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and many other national magazines and newspapers and he has been a guest on hundreds of radio talk shows. Damp is a contributing writer for Monster.com.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Uncle Sam employs 2,704,950 workers and 62,322 students - and annually recruits hundreds of thousands nationwide and internationally for entry level to professional occupations. Benefits are excellent, including comprehensive health care and medical savings accounts, 401K savings plans, attractive retirement annuities, low-cost life insurance, liberal vacation and sick leave, plus an average annual salary that exceeds $56,000.  Job seekers looking to land a high-paying and secure government job can get an insider's perspective and help from the completely revised 9th edition of "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs" by Dennis V. Damp. This edition features updated information throughout plus a major revision of Chapter Eleven which covers Homeland Security and law enforcement opportunities and new insights from Damp who worked in the federal sector for over 35 years. Abundant resources and tools are provided to help with the job search including easy-to-follow checklists and networking resources.  The completely revised 9th edition explores:  * Entry Level Jobs * Professional Jobs * resumes/Applications/KSAOs * Interviewing Skills * Student Hiring * Part Time Jobs * Overseas Jobs * Internet Web Sites * Outstanding Scholars * Veteran's Preference * Sample Exams * The Job Search * Post Office Jobs * Disabled Hiring * Agency Contacts * Job Hot Lines * Benefits/Pay  The federal sector offers considerable employment opportunities. Currently 34% of the federal workforce (919,683 workers) are now eligible for retirement and within the next year 50% of the total workforce (1,352,475 workers) will be eligible for regular or early retirement. The biggest change in the federal sector in over 50 years is the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which consolidated the functions of 21 agencies to better protect America and to fight terrorism.  This book is based on the author's 35 years of government experience. Damp retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2004. "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs" provides an insider's first-hand view of what it takes to go from job hunter to hired employee, and everything in between to improve your chances of landing a high-paying government job. Damp's career included numerous management positions where he was responsible for recruiting, rating, interviewing, assessing, and hiring applicants.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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"The Book of U.S. Government Jobs is a well-researched book to add to your prep material. Traditional in its approach...The latest and greatest and a powerful reference tool if you want a workplace wrapped in the American Flag" — nationally-syndicated CAREERS NOW columnist.

ACCREDITATION

Dennis V. Damp writes from first-hand experience. He spent 35 years working for Uncle Sam and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2004. His career included numerous management positions where he was responsible for recruiting, rating, interviewing, assessing, and hiring applicants.

Damp provides an insider's perspective on what it takes to go from job hunter to hired, and everything in between to improve your chances of landing a high-paying government job. He has authored 17 books including "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs," "Post Office Jobs," "Health Care Job Explosion," "Take Charge of Your Federal Career," and "Dollars & Sense."