Job hunting can be time-consuming and anxiety-producing, and this guide will help you in your hunt with background and strategies developed by local government management professionals. ICMA’s Job Hunting Handbook walks readers through all aspects of the job hunting process for local government professional managers. The guide reviews preparing resumes, cover letters, references, managing social media profiles, and doing good research, how to navigate the selection process, how to negotiate job offers or what to do if the job is not offered, and negotiating compensation.
The guide is intended to assist new and tenured professionals make sense of job search, and help the process be less stressful and more successful!
This handbook includes:
- Planning your job-hunt
- Finding job vacancies
- Creating your resume and cover letter
- Managing social media
- Working with search firms
- Preparing for interviews
- Negotiating compensation and benefit, and more
The handbook was updated to include information for recent graduates and young professionals, as well as experienced managers. This publication is a benefit to ICMA members.
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