Introduction: are you cut out for an odd job in government? -- How to use this book -- Aerospace engineer -- ATF special agent -- Bank examiner -- Border patrol search and rescue -- City planner -- Court reporter -- Disaster assistance employee -- General services associate -- IRS agent -- International elections observer -- Lobbyist -- Political consultant -- Polygraph examiner -- Presidential speechwriter -- Press secretary -- Staff assistant to the first lady -- Test pilot -- Trial consultant -- Voice of America broadcaster -- Appendix A. Associations, organizations, and websites -- Appendix B. Online career resources -- Appendix C. Getting a job in the federal government -- Appendix D. Graduate school programs -- Read all about it.

Includes index.