Mia Z. Edwards
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From the chaos of humble roots to working for gov’t officials, who knew? One moment, I’m filing secret docs like a ninja. Next, I’m jet-setting the globe on covert missions and became Special Agent Mia. Niche: Memoir. Fiction. Love Musings.
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Memoir | Becoming a Federal Government Civil Servant | The U.S. Department of Prominence | Part II of VI
Before starting my role as a federal government civil servant, I had to fill out an extensive Standard Form (SF86), known as the Questionnaire for National Security Positions, to obtain a security clearance.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Hired as an Information Receptionist | The Library of Congress | II of VI
I maintained my part-time roles at the boutique on Saturday mornings and the restaurant on late Saturday afternoons and Sundays, while also working at the Library of Congress, the James A. Madison Building, Congressional Library, during the weekdays.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Typing Test | The Library of Congress | Part II of VI
My thoughts were consumed by the prospect of securing a full-time job with a steady salary, envisioning the day I could finally move out of my mother’s house in the projects of Washington, D.C. So, when Jim Cohen recommended that I take the upcoming typing test at the Library of Congress, it filled me with hope for the chance to land a permanent position.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Job Hunt | Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. | Part II of VI
Having had a meeting with Mr. Cohen the day before, I embarked on my job search in the Capitol Hill section of the iconic Pennsylvania Avenue, a stretch that extends from Capitol Hill to downtown Washington, D.C. This part of the Avenue, near the Library of Congress James A. Madison Building, was home to two restaurants and bars, a women’s fashion boutique, a bank, a health food store, and a small grocery market. Street vendors also lined up this part of the sidewalk.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Mentor Mr. Cohen | The U.S. House of Representatives, The Rayburn House Office Building| Part II of VI
I met with Jim Cohen, a Human Resources expert at the U.S. House of Representatives at the Rayburn House Office Building. Our discussion occurred in the Personnel Office, where I sought his guidance on potential paid job opportunities.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Volunteer Work Experience | The U.S. House of Representatives, The Rayburn House Office Building | Part II of VI
Upon completing my temporary job at the U.S. Supreme Court on Capitol Hill, I decided to apply for a job position at the Personnel Office in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Rayburn House Office Building (RHOB), on Capitol Hill.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Hired as a Messenger | The U.S. Supreme Court | Part II of VI
Once I passed through the rigorous security screening at the Supreme Court entrance, I found myself sitting in the waiting area. I was enveloped by an atmosphere of eager anticipation as I prepared for my upcoming job interview.
By Mia Z. Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
