Looking for a Job in Government

President George W. Bush released the budget earlier this month. And although it isn't the perfect budget, it calls for the creation of more than 2,000 new jobs in government. Now, this is pretty exciting for me. I will be graduating in May and I will be looking for a job, actually I already am looking. I would like that job to be in the government, but more specifically on Capitol Hill.

I help in my quest to find a job, I have joined many job search mailing lists and Web sites. Here are a few that I find especially helpful.

JobFox- This Web site allows you to create a personal profile and be matched to jobs that best fit you.

DCjobs- This Web site is very similar to JobFox.

The number one way to look for a job in government (or anywhere else) is through networking. If your employer can connect you to someone he or she knows, then you are more likely to land an interview, and possibly a job. Moral of the story, never miss an opportunity to network in Washington, D.C. I know I don't!