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Here are the first 20 sections, with page numbers, in my book that I will post in the weeks ahead.

Posted June 18, 2009

Comparing government and private sector jobs. 11
Part one,  Things you need to know before your first day at work. 13
Looking inside the Federal government 13
Elected officials: 13
Political appointees. 13
Senior Career officials: 14
The Larger Part of the Career Service: 14
The Invisible Workforce: 15
Choose an agency created by law.. 16
Meetings with friends of your boss. 19
Challenge widely held beliefs. 21
Stumbling into other troubles. 28
Working with your deputy. 31
Public speaking and media interviews. 32
Learning from senior officials in other countries. 35
Working in the headquarters building is important. 37
Appreciating the role of government unions. 38
Assessing the government personnel system.. 40
Attending endless, interesting meetings. 44
Appreciating Non Government organizations (NGO’s). 55
How the public may view you. 57

Frank McDonough

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