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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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Websites are probably best, since the field changes daily. Search on Public Technology or e-Government.
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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Given that tech work may be the same whether you're in the public or private sector, why are you choosing public sector? Do you want to do this enough that it will not upset you to be paid (much) less than the private sector?
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In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field? |
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Tech support. Systems design.
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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The public sector is finally budgeting enough money to effectively use technology for the long term. They are also taking new initiatives to disseminate information, not just store it.
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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Software training courses
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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'The Director's secretary can't log in to the network, a vice president is moving to a new office and wants you to move her computer, and no one in the office can print. What do you do?'
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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Remember that your work is valuable to the functioning of the entire office, even though some days may seem like drudge work.
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