| Choosing between a between a government job | | | | Career growth opportunities can be few and far |
| and a job in the private sector may be a bit | | | | between, as promotions are standardized and |
| difficult. They may both invariably fall broadly into | | | | often based on seniority. Another aspect of |
| the same category of career. But the significance | | | | government jobs is that they may be perceived |
| of the matter arises when candidates are faced | | | | as less challenging. A common complaint about |
| with this question at the beginning of their careers. | | | | government jobs is that the routine and mundane |
| What Influences Candidates Towards | | | | nature of the job often leads to complacency. |
| Government Jobs? | | | | Private Sector Jobs: Why Should You Choose |
| Traditionally, government jobs have been | | | | Them |
| considered safe with no or little threat of job loss, | | | | The private sector offers the maximum number |
| especially when job opportunities in the private | | | | of employment opportunities. This is true for any |
| sector were not. There was a time when | | | | developing or developed country. Private sector |
| governments, both Federal and State, were the | | | | jobs, even though they do not guarantee job |
| biggest employers. Then, job seekers and | | | | security, offer high career potential growth |
| believed that bagging a government job made | | | | opportunities. This is by far the biggest reason for |
| their or their children's lives more secure. | | | | their popularity along with the huge demand that |
| Nevertheless, Government jobs have traditionally | | | | they create. Job seekers often opt for private |
| offered many perks which private jobs do not. | | | | sector employment because of their fast paced |
| Here are a few job benefits and reasons for | | | | and modern recruitment procedures. In the |
| choosing a government job over a one in the | | | | private sector, true talent is recognized and |
| private sector. | | | | sought out by various selection techniques. |
| 1. Pension; this is one of the attractions. | | | | 1. Selection procedure provides an even playing |
| 2. Financial services, such as mortgages at a low | | | | field for all applicants. This is unlike the |
| rate of interest offered by the respective | | | | government sector, where selection is often |
| department where the employee is working. | | | | made based on seniority or knowing someone in |
| 3. Promotions and pay raises offer immediate | | | | a particular agency. |
| social recognition/status to employees at specified | | | | 2. True talent is unearthed before the selection |
| intervals. | | | | through interviews and brainstorming. |
| 4. Higher positions often entail unmatched | | | | 3. Lucrative starting salaries and high growth |
| administrative power. | | | | potential through what is called "merit based" |
| 5. Relatively stronger immunity against job loss. | | | | promotions and salary hikes. |
| 6. Some governments promise employment to | | | | 4. Fast paced working style and environments |
| relatives of employees. | | | | give employees job satisfaction and eventually |
| 7. More relaxed, congenial working style. | | | | fosters loyalty and dedication. |
| Are There Any Negatives To Government Jobs? | | | | There are downsides to private sector jobs as |
| Of course, there are a few downsides to | | | | well, such as long working hours-depriving |
| government positions, too. Government jobs | | | | employees of a meaningful family life. Mental |
| offer a low starting salary, in comparison to | | | | stress and early aging are said to be byproducts |
| private employers. Salary hikes are sometimes | | | | of private sector jobs. |
| meager as they are regulated by standardization. | | | | |