How did you break through the glass ceiling in government jobs? Is it best to seek an internal promotion or switch locations completely? I aspire to move into a leadership role in my city's library system, but it feels like a boys' club at the top. Would love to hear from women who've made it to the top.

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I think if you feel like there is a social barrier to entry, then you need to overcome that barrier throughs social means. Work on building relationships with the leaders in your library system. I think you can encourage and almost demand them to treat you like an equal by acting like an equal and working to build relationships with them. I've done this before and have seen it pay off immensely

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Most entry level CLERK positions would be the best way to get in. I started as a clerk at the DSS. Local Municipal Courthouses start as Municipal Clerks. Welfare agencies start Eligibility Clerk or Clerk 1. It’s recommended you take the Civil Service Test because they do like to promote within the Agency. Not to mention clerk salaries are so low. Check your county and state websites.

I work at the state. They are loosening their civil service testing requirements now that so many gov't agencies need help. Some entry level and degree positions are just application required with resume/interview process. Akin to public sector hiring. It's the NYHelps program. Google it.

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