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 ranging from the NYC Transit Authority to the Seattle Opera
Salaries, job outlook, and career information on more than 60 different public service jobs
Listing of more than 250 professional associations, job search sites, and books
Career exploration exercises to help you pinpoint the right area for you
Samples resumes and cover letters with proven public serivce success
Effective interview and networking strategies
Salary negotiation guidelines specific to public service careers
Targeted tips for specific public service job searches, including the United Nations and State Department
Expert advice for career changers, students, veterans, and AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteers
"Reading this book is a smart step on the journey to both finding a fulfilling job and serving the nation."---from the foreword by Max Stier, CEO and president of Partnership for Public Service
