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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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2 | (17) |
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19 | (1) |
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Matching Your Skills and Interests with Careers |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (4) |
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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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26 | (12) |
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Jobs That Fit Every Mission |
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38 | (23) |
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Chapter 3 Helping People Through Human Services and Health |
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61 | (22) |
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61 | (13) |
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74 | (9) |
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Chapter 4 Educating People and Defending Their Rights |
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83 | (20) |
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83 | (10) |
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93 | (3) |
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96 | (7) |
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Chapter 5 Protecting the Environment and Managing Infrastructure |
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103 | (28) |
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104 | (14) |
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118 | (13) |
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Chapter 6 Managing and Developing Financial Resources |
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131 | (16) |
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Community/Economic Development and Business Development |
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132 | (6) |
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Commerce and Trade Regulations |
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138 | (2) |
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Auditing, Accountability, and Evaluation |
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140 | (3) |
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143 | (1) |
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Corporate Social Responsibility, Fair Trade |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Helping the World: International Development, Relief, Relation, and Trade |
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147 | (16) |
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International Relief and Development |
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148 | (4) |
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International Relations and educational Exchanges |
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152 | (1) |
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152 | (2) |
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International Environmental Issues |
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154 | (1) |
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International Law and Human Rights |
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155 | (1) |
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155 | (4) |
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Tips for Getting a United Nations Job |
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159 | (4) |
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Chapter 8 Keeping People Safe |
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163 | (20) |
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Intelligence and National/International Security |
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163 | (4) |
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167 | (4) |
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Disaster Recovery and Emergency Preparedness |
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171 | (3) |
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Protective Services: Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Fire Protection |
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174 | (7) |
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Judicial and Legal Professions |
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181 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Working with Arts, Culture, and Religion |
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183 | (10) |
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183 | (2) |
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185 | (3) |
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188 | (5) |
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Chapter 10 Preparing for a Public Service Job Search: Resumes and Cover Letters |
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193 | (24) |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (18) |
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212 | (5) |
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Chapter 11 Identifying Public Service Opportunities: Networking and Navigating the Application Process |
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217 | (40) |
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Getting Organized and Motivated |
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218 | (1) |
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Identifying Job Opportunities |
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219 | (13) |
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232 | (5) |
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Understanding the Federal Job Search |
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237 | (11) |
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Applying for a Job in State Government |
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248 | (3) |
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Applying for a Local Government Job |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (1) |
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253 | (4) |
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Chapter 12 Lauching Your Public Service Career: Interviewing, Negotiating Offers, and Getting Promoted |
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257 | (26) |
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258 | (12) |
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Following Up After an Interview |
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270 | (3) |
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Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers |
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273 | (5) |
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Making a Good First Impression |
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278 | (1) |
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278 | (4) |
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282 | (1) |
| Index |
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