Government & Public Interest Blog: A Question To Start The Week

Monday, April 25, 2011

A Question To Start The Week

How long does it typically take to hire a federal employee?

The Office of Personnel Management recently released data stating that hiring time is down to 105 days from 122 days last year. Furthermore, President Obama has set out a goal of decreasing time-to-hire to 80 days. To start your federal application, 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.