Government and public administration

Public administrators and government workers fill jobs ranging from postal workers to president of the United States . Almost all government executives and legislators are elected and work for state and local governments. Public employees make up the industry's professional work force. Many jobs, such as court clerks and welfare eligibility workers, provide a vital link between the public and the government.

Job outlook
Government jobs can offer solid employment opportunities and satisfaction from doing public service. Most new opportunities come through elections or legislative initiatives such as the emphasis on homeland security. The federal government is the country's largest employer and is expected to grow about 2.5 percent by 2014. Local government jobs should continue to grow as the population grows.