Government & Public Interest Blog: Are You Looking For Job Satisfaction?

Monday, June 08, 2009

Are You Looking For Job Satisfaction?

Here are the top 10 places to work in the federal goverment based on employee satisfiaction.

1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
2. Government Accountability Office
3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
4. Intelligence Community
5. Department of State
6. Environmental Protection Agency
7. Department of Justice
8. General Services Administration
9. Social Security Administration
10. Department of Commerce

The Best Places to Work rankings are the most comprehensive and authoritative rating and analysis of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government. The 2009 rankings are the fourth edition of this ongoing series, following the 2003, 2005 and 2007 versions. To access the full list, click HERE.

What Is Government & Public Interest Work?

In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.