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This guide gives current and future government employees powerful advice for starting out and maneuvering through their entire career.Working for the government offers many advantages: great prospects for professional growth, job security, an attractive array of benefits, and the opportunity to help other citizensbut it also presents unique challenges. Based on the author's more than 32 years experience in civil service jobs, as well as his interactions with thousands of government employees, the book helps you:decide whether working for the government is right for youunderstand the differences between federal, state, and local levelsapply, interview for, and get the job you wanttake advantage of the training offeredunderstand the culturebecome familiar with local politicsmake yourself valuabledevelop the right mentorsfluidly transition up the ladderPacked with indispensable guidance, Managing Your Government Career is a unique and highly strategic resource for anyone working in government.