It takes a while to get your dream job

So you just graduated. Obviously, you will start work a few weeks later changing the world. Not quite.

When you first start working for the government, you will probably do a lot of menial tasks. Meaning, you will more than likely be answering the phone, filing something or serving more of an administrative role that you probably think you should be.

That is okay. Your first few years on the job, you will be doing the tasks noone else wants to do- because you are the lowest level person working there. I repeat, that is okay. Everyone had to start at the bottom, either as an intern or as an administative assistant.

Just tough it out and eventually you will get that dream job :)

You don't have to move to Washington!

So, most Americans are from small towns, and even more are from places that aren't Washington, D.C. So what if you want to stay in the same state or town you grew up in or went to school in when you begin your career? Well, I have news for you. You can't work in the government. Just kidding! The government has jobs all over the United States and even the world. You can stay right in your home state or town and still work for the government.

Many government jobs are for the state and local government. The mayor needs help running the town and the governor needs help running the state. Even your Senator or Congressman has at least one- if not several district offices that need to be staffed.

So if you aren't ready to leave the comfort of your own home and town, visit http://www.govtjobs.com/, and see if the government is iring near you. I'm sure it is!