"The completely revised 11th edition features: entry level jobs, civil service exams, disabled hiring, agency directory, law enforcement jobs, interview prep, hiring incentives, benefits [and] pay, overseas jobs, job hot lines, hiring reform, skills index, post office jobs, resume writing guide, the job search, student jobs, professional jobs, senior executive service, veterans' preference, student loan payoff"--P. [4] of cover.

Introduction to government employment -- Hiring reform and the recruitment process -- What jobs are available -- The interview process -- Civil service exams -- Completing your employment application -- Veterans & military dependent hiring -- Overseas employment opportunities -- The U.S. Postal Service -- Employment for people with disabilities -- Law enforcement and Homeland Security careers -- Employment secrets -- Appendix A. Job hunters' checklist -- Appendix B. Federal agency contact list -- Appendix C. Federal occupation lists -- Appendix D. Agency skills index.