This book will help readers decide if working for the government at the federal, state, or local level is right for them, get them off to a good start, and help them make the most of their government careers. It provides advice on finding job listings for government jobs, sustaining relationships with supervisors, building a network of mentors, and balancing work and family life. Liff is a winner of the President's Council on Management Improvement Award and the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service. He has 32 years of experience working in government, mainly in human resources management. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)