Using CCAR to Share Your Accomplishments
Being able to articulate your accomplishments and your ability to handle challenges is important for your resume, during interviews, and …More
Being able to articulate your accomplishments and your ability to handle challenges is important for your resume, during interviews, and …More
If you are applying for federal jobs, you may have noticed that some vacancy announcements use Selective Placement Factors (SPF). …More
There are limits on how you can make money outside of your salary as a federal employee, but many feds …More
I haven’t met anyone yet who thinks writing resumes is fun…except for professional resume writers. If you are staring at …More
Calling all cybersecurity professionals interested in supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) mission to prevent attacks against our country! …More
If you’re applying for federal jobs, you’re probably very familiar with USAJOBS. However, have you run into USA HIRE yet? …More
Have you been applying for promotions and not getting picked despite the fact that you think you’re qualified? Here are …More
There’s a lot of career advice available—some of it is current and informed –other advice, not so much! If you …More
If it’s been a while since you’ve looked for a job, you may think that applying through a job board …More
You may have heard of the “great resignation;” the trend of employees quitting their jobs as the country moves through …More
You may have noticed pronouns (he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/zir) being included on social media profiles, email signatures, and in the …More
“Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.” Should you include that information on your resume or LinkedIn Profile? In some cases, the answer …More
You’ve finally gotten that job offer you’ve been waiting for. Congratulations!! Before saying yes, consider these 8 things: 1. Am …More
Have you been invited to interview for a Senior Executive Service (SES) interview? First, congratulations!! This is a critical step …More
You’ve made the decision that it is time to prepare your Executive Corps Qualifications (ECQs). Where do you start? • …More
Are you “following the rules” when it comes to applying for jobs? While the framework for all federal job postings …More
Many of us know that it’s a good idea to reach out to hiring managers but aren’t sure how. Here …More
Stuck in a rut? You may have heard that looking for a new job is a fulltime job. While I …More
Over the last year, there has been a surge in interest in two distinct areas for the average citizen: marijuana …More
Did you know that many interviews, especially those in the private sector, are being conducted by robots (officially, artificial intelligence …More
Before moving full steam ahead into a new career, consider these 12 questions to help ensure the move is a …More
Not all bosses are perfect—in fact, most aren’t. Some bosses aren’t interested in helping your career and some are just …More
The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Office of Policy and Evaluation recently issued a report on the importance of …More
As you know by now, LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool. I look at LinkedIn profiles every day and see …More
LinkedIn can be a tool that helps advance your job search and/or career. It can help you connect with hiring …More
Have you thought about creating a career portfolio to highlight your accomplishments? While portfolios are expected in certain creative professions, …More
With 2021 stretched out before us it’s a time of new beginnings. What better time to update your resume? As …More
Your supervisor is not responsible for your career; YOU are! While your supervisor can provide advice and insight, at the …More
Over these last couple of weeks, I have been thinking about a LinkedIn message I received from one of my …More
Just because you’re looking forward to time off, doesn’t mean that businesses have shut down all hiring activities. While there …More