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Introduction | |
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Exploring Public Service Careers | |
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A Career Exercises Caveat | |
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Career Exploration Exercises | |
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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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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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Jobs That Fit Every Mission | |
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Helping People Through Human Services and Health | |
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Human/Social Services | |
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Health | |
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Educating People and Defending Their Rights | |
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Education | |
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Workers' Rights | |
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Civil Rights | |
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Protecting the Environment and Managing Infrastructure | |
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The Environment | |
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Infrastructure | |
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Managing and Developing Financial Resources | |
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Community/Economic Development and Business Development | |
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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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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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Tips for Getting a United Nations Job | |
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Keeping People Safe | |
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Intelligence and National/International Security | |
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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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Judicial and Legal Professions | |
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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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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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Create Cover Letters | |
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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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Applying for Jobs | |
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Understanding the Federal Job Search | |
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Applying for a Job in State Government | |
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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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Launching Your Public Service Career: Interviewing, Negotiating Offers, and Getting Promoted | |
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Interviewing | |
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Following Up After an Interview | |
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Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers | |
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Making a Good First Impression | |
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Aiming for Promotion | |
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In Conclusion | |
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Index | |