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mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and
finalists of THE USA “BEST BOOKS 2011” AWARDS on November 1, 2011. Finalist
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Library Journal Reivew (August 2011)
Damp, Dennis V. The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What’s
Available, and How To Complete a Federal Résumé. 11th ed. Bookhaven. 2011.
308p. illus. index. ISBN 9780943641294. pap. $27.95. REF
A three-time Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, this title remains an
essential guide to securing well-paying federal positions. Incorporating
newly implemented hiring reforms, Damp’s (Post Office Jobs) 11 chapters
offer highly detailed instruction on where to locate and how to apply for
federal jobs. Featuring tips for interview and exam performance, the
accessible text presents instructive narratives and helpful sidebar hints.
The chapter on effective federal résumé construction is vital. Other
chapters clarify the qualifications necessary for securing positions with
the police, the postal service, and the homeland security administration.
ForeWord Reviews (June 2011)
"Dennis V. Damp’s The Book of U.S. Government Jobs, 11th Edition
is a comprehensive guide for any potential
Candidate. The information contained in this meticulous manual addresses
job seekers from every educational background and at every experience
level... Damp is an award-winning writer and public speaker. With
thirty-five years of service in the public sector, he is an acclaimed
government employment expert. His latest edition of The Book of U.S.
Government Jobs is required reading for all prospective federal
employees."
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Testimonials
June 24, 2011 "Your book helped lead the way to my new federal
position and "Second Career" with the DOD. I was offered MULTIPLE positions
(Competitively & Schedule A - Disabled) over the course of a year's worth of
applying. No previous fed experience and not a vet BTW. Thank You,
Thank You, Thank You. — Ken B.
“Using the information presented in this book I was granted 5
interviews, received 3 job offers, and accepted a GS-12 position; then
negotiated a significant pay increase.” — Mark S., Ohio
“Damp’s discussions on ways to enhance your resume to get your
foot in the door helped. My resume has made it to the hiring official over
90% of the time since I read his hints and I’ve been called for 2
interviews. — JT
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This edition is the first to feature the new HIRING
REFORM initiatives ordered by the President. Dennis Damp takes you
step-by-step through these changes, presenting an insider’s view of what it
takes to go from job hunter to hired employee — and everything in between —
to improve your chances of landing a highpaying government job. Learn what
it takes to be rated “Best Qualified.”
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs walks you through the federal hiring
process. Readers will find up-to-date information on how the federal employment
system works from an insider’s perspective, how to locate job announcements
through various methods, and guidance on how to complete a federal application
package that will get the attention of rating officials. You’ll learn about
special hiring programs for the physically challenged, veterans, and students.
Thousands of job opportunities, Civil Service Exam requirements, overseas jobs,
Postal Service jobs, how to complete your employment application, and much more.
The Job Hunter’s Checklist in Appendix A offers a comprehensive checklist that
will take you through the entire federal employment process. Use Appendix A
throughout your job search.
The four appendices include an easy-to-use Federal Job Check list,
complete lists of federal occupations, comprehensive agency summaries, an
agency skills index, and contact lists including employment office addresses
and phone numbers.
This book will guide you step-by-step through the federal employment
process, from filling out your first employment application to locating job
announcements, networking resources, and hiring agencies. Follow the
guidelines set forth in this book to dramatically improve your chances of
landing a federal job.
Federal employment increased dramatically over the past two years
compared to the private sector, where unemployment hovers in the high single
digits. From October 2009 through June 2010, agencies hired 212,188 new
hires. Total employment, including the Postal Service, was 2,850,280 as of
September 2010.
Many retirements are projected as each day 10,000 baby boomers turn age
65 for the next 19 years! Hiring will be driven by retirements and the need
to staff over 100 new agencies and regulatory organizations due to the
healthcare and banking legislation passed in 2010.
There are many reasons to consider federal employment. The
average annual federal worker’s compensation, pay plus benefits, is $123,049
compared to just $61,051 for the private sector. Average salary is
$81,258 and new hires can receive student loan payoff assistance,
relocation and cash incentives for hard-to-fill posi-tions, and the benefits
package is exceptional. A larger percentage of professionals and fewer
service and clerical positions contribute to higher average salaries.
Excellent job opportunities are available for those who know how to tap this
lucrative job market. All government hiring is based on performance and
qualifications regardless of your gender, race, color, creed, religion,
disability, or national origin. Where else can you apply for a high-paying
entry-level job that offers em-ployment at thousands of locations
internationally, excellent career advancement opportunities, and careers in
hundreds of occupations?
Government hired over a million part time workers in 2010 for the US.
Census alone and continues to hire hundreds of thousands of full time
workers each year. Other vacancies exist in the legislative and judicial
branches. Numerous job opportunities are available for those willing to seek
them out.
This Eleventh Edition of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs will help job seekers
land high-paying, benefit-loaded, and secure government jobs. If you’re looking
for a position with good pay with excellent benefits, explore the high-paying
and secure federal job market.
Use this one-stop resource to determine what jobs are available, where they
are, and how to write a federal resume. Abundant resources and tools are also included. The completely revised
edition explores:
Entry
Level Jobs
Professional Jobs
Law Enforcement Jobs
Postal Jobs
Interviewing Skills
Student Hiring
Part Time Jobs
Overseas Jobs
Outstanding Scholars
Benefits/Pay |
Veteran’s Preference
The Job Search
Resumes/Applications
Sample Resumes
KSAs
Disabled Hiring
Internet Web Sites
Agency Contacts
Job Hotlines
Homeland Security Jobs |
New 11th Edition Reviews
Library Journal Reivew (August 2011)
Damp, Dennis V. The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What’s
Available, and How To Complete a Federal Résumé. 11th ed. Bookhaven. 2011.
308p. illus. index. ISBN 9780943641294. pap. $27.95. REF
A three-time Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, this title remains an
essential guide to securing well-paying federal positions. Incorporating
newly implemented hiring reforms, Damp’s (Post Office Jobs) 11 chapters
offer highly detailed instruction on where to locate and how to apply for
federal jobs. Featuring tips for interview and exam performance, the
accessible text presents instructive narratives and helpful sidebar hints.
The chapter on effective federal résumé construction is vital. Other
chapters clarify the qualifications necessary for securing positions with
the police, the postal service, and the homeland security administration.
ForeWord Reviews
(June 2011)
For those seeking stable employment in an unstable economy, the federal
government, where
salaries average $81,258, may be the best place to look for opportunities.
Dennis V. Damp’s The
Book of U.S. Government Jobs, 11th Edition is a comprehensive guide for any
potential
Candidate. The information contained in this meticulous manual addresses job
seekers from
every educational background and at every experience level.
Divided into twelve chapters, the book opens with general facts about
federal jobs—
basics such as pay and benefits and career development. Recent changes to
the hiring process, as
well as eligibility and how to apply for jobs are discussed, along with the
availability of various
jobs and what to expect in an interview. An entire chapter is devoted to
civil service exams,
another to the résumé.
Special-interest areas such as veterans and military dependent hiring,
overseas
opportunities, the US Postal Service, and employment for people with
disabilities are all
thoroughly covered. Law enforcement and homeland security positions are
addressed separately.
Damp concludes with the secrets to success, exploring topics such as
training, experience, and
networking.
The book’s four appendices will help those looking to work for the
government clarify
and focus their efforts. The job hunter’s checklist is commonplace; but the
federal agency
contact and occupation lists are essential. An index providing additional
data on which areas best utilize people with certain skills is a must for
serious applicants.
The author reveals his straightforward approach in this statement: “Why is
it that some
who land jobs with Uncle Sam have half the experience, education, and
special qualifications
that you have—and you’re still looking? Many who approach the federal sector
lose out because
they didn’t take the time to understand the federal hiring process. Others
get frustrated by the
required paperwork and give up prematurely. Decades later they will regret
their impatience and
wish they had done what it takes to land a high-paying and benefit-loaded
government job.”
Damp is an award-winning writer and public speaker. With thirty-five years
of service in
the public sector, he is an acclaimed government employment expert. His
latest edition of The
Book of U.S. Government Jobs is required reading for all prospective federal
employees.
(June 2011) Julia Ann Charpentier
Previous Edition Reviews
The books most borrowed in U.S. Libraries - 4/1/2009
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6645867.html?industryid=47123
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs is on Library Journal's Bestsellers top 20
list, the books most borrowed in U.S. Libraries. This title is mentioned with
"What Color is Your Parachute" and we are honored to be on this prestigious
list.
— Library
Journal's Bestsellers List
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Damp, Dennis V. The Book of U.S. Government Jobs. 10th ed. Bookhaven. 2008.
338p. ISBN 978-0-943641-26-3. $22.95. REF
"An invaluable how-to guide for landing a federal position, this book is updated
every two years in order to incorporate the newest procedural details. Former
federal-employee hiring specialist Damp (Post Office Jobs) breaks the
recruitment process into 12 essential chapters, offering an elemental
introduction, application and interview advice, civil service exam samples, and,
finally, “Employment Secrets.” To speed comprehension, information is often
bulleted, and Damp frequently reproduces and explains entire sample resumes and
job postings. With its logical arrangement and thorough explanations, this book
will prove a vital resource for any federal job seeker."
— LIBRARY JOURNAL 11/15/2008
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60 Days to a Recession Proof Federal Job; IT WORKS, January 2, 2009
"An INDISPENSIBLE guide to finding and getting a federal job. I used the
information in the NEW 10th edition and was granted 5 interviews, 3 job offers
and accepted a GS-12 position; then negotiated a significant PAY increase; just
2 month into my search. After arriving at my new position, I used the Federal
Job career information section to obtain additional vacation time for my prior
military service and to make the right decisions on my benefits. Dennis Damp hit
a GRAND SLAM with this book; it is simply the BEST Federal Jobs Guide on the
market today. If you are looking for a comprehensive federal jobs guide that
really puts you ahead of the competition, this is the book to buy. Thank you,
Mr. Damp."
— M. Shiraitori (10th edition)
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"The eighth edition of Dennis V. Damp’s "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs" is a
well-researched book to add to your prep material for government jobs... The
eighth edition features a new chapter on law enforcement careers. Damp, who was
a federal employee in a previous life, posts updates on his Web site,
Federaljobs.net... This book is the latest and greatest, and makes a powerful
reference tool if you want a workplace wrapped in the American flag."
— JOYCE LAIN KENNEDY, Columnist -Tribune Media Services
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"If ever a book's title described its content, this one does. Now in its eighth
edition, this valuable reference tool continues to provide essential information
and advice for those seeking to obtain secure, high-paying federal government
jobs. Over 50 percent of material from the 2000 edition had been updated, and
approximately 30 pages of new material have been added to reflect recent
developments in the competitive job market precipitated by the September 11
attacks. While this edition repeats the same 12 chapter topics of its
predecessor, it features a new chapter on the growing area of law enforcement
jobs, as well as expanded and substantially revised versions of the chapters on
employment secrets, opportunities for the disabled, and applications, which
instructs users how to write Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) statements.
Other revisions consist of updates of contact information (e.g., web sites and
telephone numbers or agencies) as well as employment statistics. In his
informative preface, Damp (Post Office Jobs; Health Care Job Explosion; Take
Charge of Your Federal Career) notes the introduction of a simplified
application form, the increased use of telephone and online applications, and
the trend toward decentralizing the application process. The five appendixes
provide a job hunter's checklist and contact and occupation listings. A useful
and popular source on the process of finding government employment, this is
recommended for career collections in both public and academic libraries.
{Succinct updates of the information found in this book are available on the
publisher's web site, www.federaljobs.net
. - Ed.}"
— LIBRARY JOURNAL (9th edition)
_________________________________
"A year ago you gave me pointers on finding a federal job. Well it all worked
out and I’m a paralegal specialist in Oklahoma. I just wanted to say thanks."
— JG, Tulsa, OK
_________________________________
"I just wanted to let you know that the information in your book helped me
land a Congressional Summer Internship..."
— Gus
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"Few people find jobs in U.S. Government without some help. For over fourteen
years, a primary source of 'help' has been widely recognized as Dennis V. Damp's
classic, 'The Book of U.S. Government Jobs.' In the 7th and latest edition, Mr.
Damp pulls together all of the old and new -- offline and online -- sources,
tips, and techniques needed to become one of the 2,800,000 federal workers
earning an average of $46,000 a year.
Using a clear and concise style peppered with real-life examples and explanatory
graphics, Mr. Damp explains what kinds of jobs are available, what the work
involves, minimum requirements, how much they pay, and most important, how to
get them. You'll learn the federal application process, how to best present your
qualifications and experience to meet job requirements, and how to prepare for
any required tests. Civil Service Exams? You'll find an entire section devoted
to them.
"Why should we hire you?" "What is your weakest point?" Don't you just hate
those? Job interviewers call them "stress" questions. They are well named and
federal interviewers will ask them. In the chapter "The Interview Process",
Dennis Damp tells you the right answers.
The federal job application form Of-612 must be completed correctly and in much
greater detail than applications used by private industry. The Book of U.S.
Government Jobs includes an example of a fully and correctly completed OF-612
including the 'Continuation' pages used for listing your complete work
experience.
Whether you're a first time job searcher or a long-time government employee
trying to advance, The Book of U.S. Government Jobs demands a slot in your
career library."
— Robert Longley U.S. Government Info/Resources
____________________________________
"I just wanted to drop you a line to show my appreciation for the information
you have provided. Before I ran across your publications I almost threw away
$400 to a so called agency that "promised me a government job." So once again,
thank you for your "civil service" from all of us hopeful civil service
employees."
— Tom G
______________________________________
"Presents realistic job search strategies and viable options to landing a job
with the U.S. Government and guides job seekers through the maze of the federal
hiring process. Revised and updated to reflect the most current requirements and
procedures and summarizes the Clinton/Gore proposals for 'reinventing
government' and their hiring impact..."
— Journal of Economic Literature
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