Jobs that matter : find a stable, fulfilling career in public service / Heather Krasna ; with a foreword from Max Stier.
Krasna, Heather, 1973-
2010
JK716 .K686 2010 (Mapit)
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Title Jobs that matter : find a stable, fulfilling career in public service / Heather Krasna ; with a foreword from Max Stier.
Author Krasna, Heather, 1973-
ISBN 9781593577872 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1593577877 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Imprint Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c2010.
Language English
Description xii, 292 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Call Number JK716 .K686 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification 351.73023
Summary Details on major career interest areas, including human services, health, education, civil rights, the environment, infrastructure, finance, international development, security and law enforcement, religion, and the arts ; Profiles of 26 professionals in all areas of public service, with employers raging from the NYC Transit Authority to the Seattle opera ; Salaries, job outlook, and career information on more than 60 different public service jobs ; Listings of more than 250 professional associations, job search sites, and books ; Career exploration exercises to help you pinpoint the right area for you ; Sample resumes and cover letters with proven public service success ; Effective interview and networking strategies ; Salary negotiation guidelines specific to public service careers ; Targeted tips for specifc public service job searches, including the United Nations and Sate Department ; Expert advice for career changers, students, veterans, and AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteers" --Cover, p. 4.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Exploring public service careers
Understanding public service jobs in every sector and for every mission
Helping people through human services and health
Educating people and defending their rights
Protecting the environment and managing infrastructure
Managing and developing financial resources
Helping the world : international development, relief, relations, and trade
Keeping people safe
Working with arts, culture, and religion
Preparing for a public service job search : résumés and cover letters
Identifying public service opportunities : networking and navigating the application process
Launching your public service career : interviewing, negotiating offers, and getting promoted.

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