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Types of Civil Service Jobs and How to Choose the Right Government Career Path

Federal jobs fell by 274,000 in 2025 alone, but civil service still spans law enforcement, health, planning and more. See the main types and how to start.

August 31, 2026Read Article

Career

Wastewater Treatment Operator Careers and What the License Is Worth

Water and wastewater operators earn a median $58,260 on a high school entry requirement, though employment is projected to fall 7 percent. Here is the full picture.

August 25, 2026Read Article

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Government Jobs and Why the Benefits Beat the Private Sector

State and local government compensation averages $63.94 an hour against $45.65 in private industry. Here is how government hiring works and how to get through it.

August 25, 2026Read Article

Career

How to Become a Government Lawyer

Government lawyers advise federal and state agencies on policy, compliance and litigation. See the pay bands, the USAJOBS process and how to get hired.

August 14, 2026Read Article

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Government Jobs

America Sets No Limit on Your Working Week While Britain Caps It at 48 Hours

The US sets no legal cap on weekly hours for adults while the UK and EU limit it to 48. Why that gap matters as AI sprints stretch past 90 hours a week.

August 10, 2026Read Article

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Essential Skills Needed for a Career in Law Enforcement

Police departments test 6 core skill categories, from physical fitness to legal knowledge. See what they are and how to prove you have them.

August 5, 2026Read Article

Hiring

A New Federal Shipbuilding Program Aims to Fill Thousands of Skilled Trade Jobs in 2026

The US Navy needs roughly 250,000 skilled shipbuilding workers this decade. A new federal Labor Department plan aims to fill thousands of trade jobs in 2026.

July 28, 2026Read Article

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A 2026 Rule Change Could End Mandatory Race and Gender Pay Data Reporting

The EEOC voted on July 21, 2026 to propose ending mandatory EEO-1 race and gender data reporting for employers. Here is what the change means for your career.

July 28, 2026Read Article

News

The Agency That Hires the Federal Workforce Lost a Third of Its Own Staff

GAO found OPM lost more than 1,000 workers, 35% of staff, in just over a year. What thinner federal HR capacity means if you are applying for a federal job.

July 24, 2026Read Article

Hiring

Social Security Is Hiring 1,000 Frontline Workers After 7,000 Left in 2026

Social Security is hiring about 1,000 frontline workers after losing more than 7,000 staff in a year. Here is what the roles pay, demand, and signal now.

July 18, 2026Read Article

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6.9 Million Student Loan Borrowers Must Choose a New Repayment Plan as SAVE Ends in 2026

Roughly 6.9 million SAVE borrowers have about 90 days to pick a new repayment plan before a costlier Standard plan kicks in. How to choose before the deadline.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Career

A $162 Million Federal Boost Is Opening Paid Apprenticeships in In-Demand Trades

Nearly $162 million in new federal grants is expanding paid Registered Apprenticeships in in-demand trades. Here is how to land an earn while you learn spot.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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