It’s a family thing. How some state workers land jobs, and why civil service became a calling

Ask any California state worker what piqued their interest in state service, and they’ll probably say a relative told them to apply.

To an outsider, state work can feel like its own world with its own rules, its own culture and even its own secret language. Having a family member or close friend who knows how to navigate that world is a huge benefit.

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