Attention Job Seekers: Uncle Sam Wants You

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Corporate America's recent tumble took jobs and confidence away from millions. New opportunities, job security, and benefits may seem scarce, but experts say you can find them all right now by working for the government.

Caroline King found work in late May as a veteran service representative for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the federal agency with the most job postings so far this year.

According to King, the advantages of working for Uncle Sam include "job security, fairness, constant pay increases every year, and great benefits." She also cited diversity and the ability to have a positive impact on people's lives.

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