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Four Ways to Jump Start Your Government Job Search
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2. Upgrade your Skills
Make your job finding a job. A part of this is understanding what career you can Sometimes an unexpected career event—such as a layoff—can be an excellent time to brush up on skills. You have several options to upgrade your skills.
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Take a Class Taking just one or two classes can help reignite your career—and it can also help you stand out when applying for new jobs.
Short-term Training Short-term training can include federally funded programs, certificate programs, paths toward certification and other training that generally lasts fewer than two years.
Begin or Finish a Degree Many people find that a layoff or tight labor market is an excellent time ot head back to school to begin or finish a four-year degree.
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