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    Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service

    • Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service

    • By: Heather Krasna

    • Publisher: JIST Publishing

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    • Print ISBN-13: 978-1-59357-787-2

    • Pages in Print Edition: 304

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    Empowers students, job seekers, and career changers to pinpoint the right public service careers for their interests and abilities.

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    Table of Contents

     

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    Cover Page

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    Title Page

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    Copyright Page

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    Foreword

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    Dedication

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    Acknowledgments

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    Contents

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    1 Token    Introduction
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    What Is a Public Service Career?

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    Why Is a Public Service Job for You?
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    First-Time Job Seekers

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    Career Changers

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    How Is This Book Organized?

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 1: EXPLORING PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS
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    A Career Exercises Caveat

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    Career Exploration Exercises
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    Dreams and Fantasies

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    Missions

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    Job Functions/Interests

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    Work Values

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    Skills

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    Specific Organizations

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    The Total Picture

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    None of These Exercises Work for Me!

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    Researching Careers

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    Matching Your Skills and Interests with Careers

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    Handling Gaps
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    Skills or Experience Gaps

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    Values Gaps

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    Education or Training Gaps

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 2: UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS IN EVERY SECTOR AND FOR EVERY MISSION

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    Where Are the Public Service Jobs?
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    The Public Sector

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    The Nonprofit Sector

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    The Private Sector

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    Jobs That Fit Every Mission
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    Management and Support Positions

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    Policy Positions

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 3: HELPING PEOPLE THROUGH HUMAN SERVICES AND HEALTH

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    Human/Social Services
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    Children/Youth, Parents, and Families

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    Elderly/Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

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    Poverty Alleviation

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    Specific Populations

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    Volunteers

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    Human/Social Services Jobs

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    Health
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    Public Health

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    Direct Care in Hospitals and Other Facilities

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    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

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    Health Benefits

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    Health Research

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    Health-Care Jobs

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    REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

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    CHAPTER 4: EDUCATING PEOPLE AND DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS

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    Education
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    Early Childhood

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    K–12

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    Special Education

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    Higher Education

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    Vocational and Continuing Education

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    Libraries

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    Jobs in Education

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    Workers’ Rights
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    Labor Rights and Relations in Government

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    Unions

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    Civil Rights
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    1 Token    CHAPTER 5: PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGING INFRASTRUCTURE

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    The Environment
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    Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Education

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    Natural Resources Management and Conservation

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    Wildlife and Fisheries Management and Animal Welfare

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    Pollution Prevention and Control

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    Sustainable Business

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    Environmental Research

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    Environmental Jobs

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    Infrastructure
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    Energy

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    Transportation

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    Water Quality and Waste Management

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    Public Works

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    Infrastructure Jobs

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 6: MANAGING AND DEVELOPING FINANCIAL RESOURCES

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    Community/Economic Development and Business Development
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    Business Development

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    Personal Finance and Credit

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    Economic Development Jobs

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    Commerce and Trade Regulations

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    Auditing, Accountability, and Evaluation

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    Government Finance

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    Corporate Social Responsibility, Fair Trade

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    Philanthropy/Foundations
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    1 Token    CHAPTER 7: HELPING THE WORLD: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, RELATIONS, AND TRADE
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    International Relief and Development

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    International Relations and Educational Exchanges

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    International Trade

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    International Environmental Issues

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    International Law and Human Rights

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    International Jobs
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    Foreign Affairs Officers

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    Program or Project Managers and Officers

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    Technical Experts and Specialists

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    International Trade Specialists

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    Other Opportunities

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    Tips for Getting a United Nations Job
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    1 Token    CHAPTER 8: KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE

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    Intelligence and National/International Security
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    Intelligence Jobs

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    Defense and Military

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    Disaster Recovery and Emergency Preparedness

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    Protective Services: Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Fire Protection
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    Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention

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    Corrections

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    Fire Protection and Safety

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    Protective Services Jobs

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    Judicial and Legal Professions
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    1 Token    CHAPTER 9: WORKING WITH ARTS, CULTURE, AND RELIGION
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    Arts and Culture

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    Arts and Culture Jobs

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    Religion
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    1 Token    CHAPTER 10: PREPARING FOR A PUBLIC SERVICE JOB SEARCH: RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
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    Assess Yourself

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    Research the Field

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    Develop a Resume
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    Resume Sections

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    Resume Content

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    Resume Format and Design

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Resumes

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    Resume Tips for First-Time Job Seekers

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    Resume Tips for Career Changers

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    1 Token    CHAPTER 11: IDENTIFYING PUBLIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: NETWORKING AND NAVIGATING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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    Getting Organized and Motivated

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    Identifying Job Opportunities
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    Networking

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    Researching Posted Positions

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    Attending Job Fairs and Employer Information Sessions

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    Volunteering and Interning

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    Making Cold Calls

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    Using Government Employment Agencies

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    Consulting and Contracting

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    Using Headhunters and Employment Agencies

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    Getting Hired Through Special Fellowships

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    Applying for Jobs
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    Analyzing the Job Description

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    Sending in Your Application

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    Following Up on Applications

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    Understanding the Federal Job Search
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    The Competitive Examination Hiring Process Via USAJOBS

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    The Federal Resume

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    Federal Vacancy Announcements and Applications

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    KSAs and Questionnaires

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    Federal Hiring Levels (Salary Grades)

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    Special Hiring Authorities and Excepted Service

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    Federal Security Clearances

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    Federal Legislative Jobs

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    Jobs with the President

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    Applying for a Job in State Government
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    Civil Service Tests

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    Civil Service Applications

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    Other Requirements and Preferences

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    Jobs with State Legislatures and Governors

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    Applying for a Local Government Job

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    Getting Elected Yourself

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    Finding a Nonprofit Job
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    1 Token    CHAPTER 12: LAUNCHING YOUR PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER: INTERVIEWING, NEGOTIATING OFFERS, AND GETTING PROMOTED

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    Interviewing
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    Setting Up the Interview

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    Preparing for the Interview: Research

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    Dressing for an Interview

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    Gathering References

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    Understanding the Flow of the Interview

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    Dealing with Different Types of Interview Situations

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    Answering Questions

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    Understanding Nonverbal Communication in the Interview

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    Asking Questions

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    Following Up After an Interview
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    Asking for a Response

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    Handling Rejection

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    Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers
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    Taking Time to Consider the Offer

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    Evaluating Salary and Benefits

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    Negotiating a Job Offer

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    Accepting the Offer

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    Making a Good First Impression

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    Aiming for Promotion
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    Federal Government Promotion Procedures

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    State and Local Government Promotion Procedures

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    Promotion Strategies

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    In Conclusion
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    REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

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    Index

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