How to Land a Government Job
There are always going to be government jobs, and few jobs or careers have the level of security as working for the government does. If you're wondering how to land a government job, even without a "useful degree" - never fear, there are government jobs looking for people from all different backgrounds and areas of study. Read on to learn some of the steps you can take to increase your chances of landing a quality government job.
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One of the first steps in landing a good government job is to find listings of government jobs in your area. There are several major job sites (several listed at the bottom) that only concentrate on government job openings, and you can search based on specific job title, location, or any combination thereof.
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Locate the jobs you're a best fit for. Since jobs in the government sector are some of the few that still offer very good benefits on almost every level, they also tend to be more competitive, so your chances are best shooting for jobs you're either qualified for, or maybe even slightly over qualified for.
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Put together a resume that puts your best foot forward. During very rough stretches like the current recession, many people try to "dumb down" the resumes so they don't look over qualified. Don't do this! You want the best resume for a government job so you can stand out against the competition.
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Prepare for the interview. You'll want to be prepared to give concrete lists of strengths and weaknesses, as well as have a few stories prepared about problems you ran into in past jobs, what skills you used to deal with them, and how your skills and actions led to resolving the problem.
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Apply for multiple jobs. To land a government job, it helps to apply for multiple positions. Once you have a foot in the door, it's much easier to move up the ladder.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a resume that not only emphasizes job experiences, but also skills.
Don't talk politics. At the entry job level, it doesn't matter and can only hurt you and make you look unprofessional.
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