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Lets not make this harder than it is. Assuming we're talking about America, there's really only one site you need to know about in order to work for the federal government, and that is USAJobs.gov.

As the site's heading claims, "USAJobs is the official job site of the United States Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information."

There are different requirements for jobs such as degrees, certifications, or even security clearances. Other government sites which have additional jobs posted include www.census.gov and www.usps.com.

Once you sign up for a federal job, you can usually expect to undergo some form of testing. For jobs that, though federal, are executed at a local level like the post office or census, it has been my experience that preference is often given to those living in the city where the job will be performed.

Probably the easiest short-term federal employment to find is the special census. The basic idea of the census is to update population counts as well as city map info involving the location of roads and houses, among other things. For more info about the Census, how the info is used, the assurance of confidentiality, and what the history of the Census is, go to www.Census.gov.

Special census are short-term censuses where you will work at one of three jobs as an Enumerator, a Clerk, or a Crew Leader. A 4th, Supervisor, is available, but is very difficult to attain and done at a non-local level.

Cities hiring for the Special Census are listed at www.census.gov/field/www/speci alcensus/files/employment.htm

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