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5 Federal Careers Hiring at Record Pace
Kyle Stone | Editor
The government’s 2009 hiring needs have been reported: 193,000 mission-critical jobs need must be filled over the next two years. Based on a survey of 34 federal agencies (representative of nearly 99% of the federal workforce), we’ve gathered important information about five career paths that are projected to hire at record paces in 2009.
Inside each career profile you’ll find job descriptions, salary information, custom job board searches, and more:
Enforcement & Investigation: 37,515 New Hires
Medical & Public Health: 25,756 New Hires
Engineering & Sciences: 23,806 New Hires
Program Managers & Administrators: 17,373 New Hires
Accounting & Business: 12,959 New Hires
cnotting229
over 4 years ago
8 comments
My name is Casandra Nottingham, and Iam currently unemployed, I would very much love to work with the Federal Government. Thank you.
ricden
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Good Evening! (12/05/08) Question: How do I apply, for a "local" Goverment Job, here in the Lansdale, PA area? Can I submit a Resume, and start from there? Thanx, in advance, for your time! Have a GREAT, Holiday Season!! With kind regards, Denny Rice *ricden4@verizon.net @ 105 Allison Court, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215-362-7714) *I have 25+ years of on-the-job experience in office work & bookkeeping.
Jadakayanga
over 4 years ago
8 comments
Local government administrator
smileyfree3
over 4 years ago
2 comments
I have been trying to get a job in this field and it has been impossible. this article has been very useful. I now know that i need at least one more year of experience or I need to continue school for another 2 years.
kolyne28
over 4 years ago
2 comments
This is the area that I am trying to get into, so this article interested me.