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Careers In Government is dedicated to matching qualified individuals with challenging and rewarding careers in government and the public sector. Additionally, CIG is a forum for the exchange of news and information of interest to more than 20 million Americans working, or seeking employment, in public sector occupations. CIG was created and developed by public sector employees!

Joseph R. Huffman is the City Manager for the City of Pascagoula. Mr. Huffman has served for over twenty years as the Local Government Manager for Elkin, Havelock, Laurinburg, Goldsboro, North Carolina and Pascagoula. He has a Master of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Augusta is PR Manager for CV-Library and has been writing about career-related topics for over six years. She has a passion for communication and enjoys creating all sorts of content for her employer.

Swati Srivastava , Assistant Manager Content at Naukrigulf.com (a part of Infoedge). She is an MBA, a career counselor and a writer by choice, with over 5 years of experience in the respective field. She is a follower of latest trends in the global job market and love to pen down her views on career domain for various reputed websites. She has a passion for music, travelling and meeting people.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington DC, GovLoop's mission is simple: connect government to improve government. The goal is to inspire public sector professionals to better service by acting as the knowledge network for government. GovLoop serves a community of more than 100,000 government leaders by helping them to foster collaboration, learn from each other, solve problems and advance in their government careers. The GovLoop community has been widely recognized across the public sector -- federal, state local, industry and academia -- as a leading site for addressing public sector issues.

Mary Walton is an editor and online writer. She helps businesses like Revieweal with content creation and proofreading.

Marielle Lea is a content marketer and writer who works to grow her client’s brand awareness through content creation and promotion. She is a passionate creative who thrives on marketing strategy and keeping up with the latest in SEO trends. She currently writes for Coupon Chief on topics related to e-commerce, personal finance, and small business strategy.

After growing up in the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Texas, Mashaal (muh-SHAWL) Ahmed can attest to the complexity of a DC identity. She helps DC overachievers find and communicate their inner awesome, whether they are looking for that next step in their career or aiming for greater things where they already work. As a certified Job and Career Transition Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer, she helps DC job seekers look more employable on paper, online, and in person. She has worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including business, advocacy, public policy, public relations, and international development. Mashaal continues her lifelong education in organizations such as the Career Thought Leaders Consortium and the Professional Association for Resume Writers & Career Coaches. She is certified in assessments such as the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Step I and Step II. She has been featured in CareerBuilder, Recruiter.com, and JobHero, in addition to Careers in Government.

Tony Restell is the Founder of Social-Hire.com and a respected commentator in the online recruitment and social media sectors. A published author and Cambridge graduate, Tony is focused on helping recruiters and candidates make better use of social media.

Tonya Marie Towles is Expansion Network Owner at PCS Pro. PCS Pro is comprised of military spouses and veterans who are passionate about helping fellow military families and service members find their next home. With their expertise, you will have an endless amount resources that have all the permanent change of station military information that you could ever need. Having done it themselves, they are familiar with the entire PCS military process and strive to help their clients navigate the process with as little stress as possible.

Amanda Tallent is a content creator who develops helpful and compelling stories. Her passion for digital marketing and creative writing has led her to cover unique topics ranging from business to lifestyle. She calls Austin, TX home and enjoys crafting, decorating and traveling in her spare time.

Lorena is an SEO Marketing Specialist and does Content Marketing at Porch. She is passionate about fitness and caring for the animals and the environment, and some of her hobbies are listening to music, spending time with her dogs, and reading.