Globalization is indeed a potent force in the world today. Not only has it lifted barriers in communication and the cultural differences among nations, it has also affected economic, political and social trends. For instance, the technological breakthrough ushered in by the Internet and the World Wide Web has propelled changes in how people think, live and work. With these advancements, businesses, meeting and keeping up with friends and acquiring new and vital information can be done online. Globalization has brought forth a virtual world that has the power to influence policies and procedures of governments in almost all countries where the Internet is accessible.
In the United States, technological advances and globalization has shaped the hiring needs of the federal government. According to the Partnership For Public Service 2007 report entitled Where The Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities For America, these two factors have continued the "shift from manufacturing to economy dominated by 'knowledge workers'." This means that analytical and technical expertise will be greatly valued along with reasoning, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills. This is welcome news for those who are or have experience in the field of information technology, mathematics, health and education, among others, and are contemplating a career in public service. Opportunities in these areas span the needs of the whole government system - we're talking of 15 cabinet-level agencies, 20 large, independent agencies and 80 small agencies here, whose manpower needs reach up to the hundred thousands. And an even more welcome piece of information for those who can honestly say that they are "knowledge workers" is that the hires in these areas are not limited to entry-level positions. They are also for those who are in the middle of their careers and want to try out government service as well as those for the already-retired who want to do a "repeat performance" of their work lives. And with many government workers already on the road to retirement, there are numerous slots that need filling up with young and experienced talents.
Thus, with this trend that is projected to continue in 2014, it is vital for those who wish to work in government to continuously improve themselves through trainings and further education on these areas if at all possible. Because of the high-level analytical and thinking skills needed for these occupations, working towards a college degree in any of these fields would certainly be a plus if you aim to work for government.
Knowledge is power. Nothing else is truer now when globalization and technology have fused together to create job openings in areas which were previously unheard or unthought of. Indeed, those with the proper training and technical know-how stand a much better chance of impressing the federal hiring authorities. Computer specialists, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, physicians, attorneys and management analysts are most happy, to say the least, at these recent turn of events in federal recruitment. In an era of globalization "knowledge workers" are the trend.
In the United States, technological advances and globalization has shaped the hiring needs of the federal government. According to the Partnership For Public Service 2007 report entitled Where The Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities For America, these two factors have continued the "shift from manufacturing to economy dominated by 'knowledge workers'." This means that analytical and technical expertise will be greatly valued along with reasoning, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills. This is welcome news for those who are or have experience in the field of information technology, mathematics, health and education, among others, and are contemplating a career in public service. Opportunities in these areas span the needs of the whole government system - we're talking of 15 cabinet-level agencies, 20 large, independent agencies and 80 small agencies here, whose manpower needs reach up to the hundred thousands. And an even more welcome piece of information for those who can honestly say that they are "knowledge workers" is that the hires in these areas are not limited to entry-level positions. They are also for those who are in the middle of their careers and want to try out government service as well as those for the already-retired who want to do a "repeat performance" of their work lives. And with many government workers already on the road to retirement, there are numerous slots that need filling up with young and experienced talents.
Thus, with this trend that is projected to continue in 2014, it is vital for those who wish to work in government to continuously improve themselves through trainings and further education on these areas if at all possible. Because of the high-level analytical and thinking skills needed for these occupations, working towards a college degree in any of these fields would certainly be a plus if you aim to work for government.
Knowledge is power. Nothing else is truer now when globalization and technology have fused together to create job openings in areas which were previously unheard or unthought of. Indeed, those with the proper training and technical know-how stand a much better chance of impressing the federal hiring authorities. Computer specialists, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, physicians, attorneys and management analysts are most happy, to say the least, at these recent turn of events in federal recruitment. In an era of globalization "knowledge workers" are the trend.
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