Constitutional Law

Seeking Job In New Administration Likely To Prove Onerous For Some

The so-called Plum book arriving now on Capitol Hill details the last administration’s jobs and provides a glimpse of thousands that may become available soon. The Washington Post reports that those yearning for a federal government job have been eagerly awaiting the book. For those interested in working in the new administration, The New York Times reports that only “pack rats need apply, preferably those not packing controversy.” The Times reports on an onerous seven-page questionnaire that includes “63 requests for personal and professional records, some covering applicants’ spouses and grown children as well.” Potentially worrisome for many applicants is the request for “any e-mail that might embarrass the president-elect.” And for younger applicants, they should be prepared to offer up their facebook pages for examination.

Full post as published by ACS Blog on November 13, 2008 (boomark / email).