Working for the Government

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Working for a branch of the government can provide you with a long and rewarding career.  Government employment can offer job stability, good wages and excellent benefits.  There are many options available for government employment, whether in the federal, state or local government (cities and counties) arena.

Government jobs generally require, at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED (General Education Development) certificate.  Some federal jobs, most state jobs, and some city or county jobs may also require the job applicant to pass a basic skills (proficiency) test.  The basic skills test determines if the job applicant has the necessary language, mathematical and thinking skills to do the job.

Information on government jobs can be found on a number of websites.  Some of these websites are specific to federal or state government jobs and will provide information about many different job opportunities and types.  Job opportunities with cities and counties are generally posted on the website of the particular city or county.  Information on both government and private sector jobs can also be found on the California Employment Development Department (EDD) website.

Here are some links to get you started on your search for government or private sector employment and to give you more information on the types of job opportunites available and their requirements.

http://www.cps.ca.gov/mss/index.asp

http://www.opm.gov

http://www.edd.ca.gov

http://www.acenet.edu/clll/ged/index.cfm

/Education_And_Traing/GED/GED.asp

http://www.caljobs.ca.gov