Most employers decreased the number of new college graduates they planned to hire between August and October. Only government as a sector saw a significant increase in hiring expectations, while manufacturing and professional services remain essentially flat during this period of economic turmoil. (Source: Job Outlook 2009)
This month on JobWeb, author Lily Whiteman offers an insider’s guide to:
Why a Federal Job Is a Terrific Deal
Where to Find Your Job in the Federal Government
15 Tips for Completing the Federal Job Application
Whiteman, a senior science writer at the National Science Foundation, has worked in six federal agencies, including the White House Conference on Aging and the President's National Partnership for Reinventing Government. She is the author of How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job. |