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Summary: Local government positions can receive hundreds of applications and the hiring process can be grueling. Today’s guest on the 'Find Your Dream Job' podcast, Serilda Summers-McGee, says that relationships matter more than ever when pursuing a local government job. She tells us that the first relationship you build should be with a recruiter. You also need to understand how the local hiring process works and be ready to face stringent deadlines.