Originally Posted by Unregistered

Recommend, as in, recommend your next course of action?

Accept your job offer, work your ass off during your 1-year contract, and win the respect of your supervisor and your colleagues. With any luck, you'll win a permanent position or at least a contract extension for a few years. If you have any problems, go to your HR in charge and talk it over with them. Never go into work thinking "Ah, I'm just here for one year."

Public Service jobs are characterised by near-constant increments. If you manage to stay on a few years, you'll find your paygrade drastically increased. Reward your increase in pay with loyalty and greater effort in the workplace. Too many people come in immediately thinking about "greener pastures" and "transferring to the private sector once I've had enough experience". Make an effort to be recognised, and speak to your HR in charge about any concerns you may have.

Keep in mind only certain fields in the Public Service are transferable/in demand. For instance, Ministry of Finance economists. Someone like a customs officer for example has a very narrow skillset.