Thinking of Using AI to Write Your Resume?
Everyone is buzzing about the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT, Bard, and the rest. The goal is that …More
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What Makes a Good Resume?
There are a lot of things that go into a successful job hunt; having a good resume is an essential …More
I’m in the Federal Government – Do I Really Need LinkedIn?
I frequently hear from my federal clients that they don’t need LinkedIn. Have you wondered if that’s true? While I …More
Looking for Your First REAL Job? 10 Tips
Are you a recent college graduate looking for your first post-college position? What should your resume look like? 1. Make …More
True or False: Resume MythBusters
True or False…The purpose of a resume is to get a job. FALSE: The purpose of your resume is to …More
10 Tips for the Senior Jobseeker
While we all know that age discrimination is illegal and experience can offer real value to employers, older jobseekers can …More
7 Myths About the Senior Executive Service (SES)
As I work with individuals and agencies, I find there are many myths about the Senior Executive Service (SES) process …More
Quick Resume Updates, and 10 Ways to Boost Your Career
It’s That Time Again…September is Update Your Resume Month! You know you should keep your resume updated but do you …More
Get in the Habit of Tracking Your Career Success
One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to track your accomplishments. This is a resolution …More
Tracking Your Accomplishments in Order to Show Your Value
Whether you’re trying to get promoted or change careers, it is important to show your value. No one cares about …More
10 Actions for Career Reinvention
Thinking about changing careers? Just wanting a new career is not enough, you need a plan. Take a look at …More
Got the Interview? Good, Here’s the Ideal Situation
Congratulations on getting the interview! That’s really exciting but the organization has given you choices regarding dates and time for …More
Interviewing for a Senior Executive Service (SES) Position
Congratulations, you’ve received a call for an SES interview! Like with all other interviews, you do not want to walk …More
SES Positions: How to Approach Technical Qualifications
Whether its Technical Qualifications (TQ)…a.k.a, Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ), most postings for the Senior Executive …More
What is YOUR Brand?
You might be asking, “Brand? What brand—I don’t have a brand…” Actually, everyone has a brand. Jeff Bezos, founder of …More
Career Change? Scrub Your Social Media With This Checklist First
Thinking about looking for a new job? Scrub your social media first! 1. Google Thyself If you have a common …More
My Interview Went Well…but I Didn’t Get the Job
It happens to all of us; you think you nailed your interview and you’re already thinking about resigning from your …More
8 Reasons Your Aren’t Getting the Interviews You Want
You’ve been diligently applying for jobs but you’re not getting any traction and you’re not getting calls for interviews. What …More
7 Things You May Not Know About Veterans Preference
As many of you know, veterans receive hiring priority for many federal (and state) government positions. Like most things in …More
5 Things You May Not Have Known About USAJOBS
USAJOBS can be tough to navigate! And, if you’re coming from the private sector, it can be even trickier. Here …More
Quick Tips for Finding and Using References in Your Job Search
Instead of listing references on your resume or even noting “references available upon request,” all job seekers should have a …More
Opinion | Commentary
Employee Retention: The Government Can Do Better
Each and every federal agency spends a considerable portion of their budget, recruiting, hiring and training its staff. The Government is …More
I Was Selected for the SES…What Do You Mean My ECQs Need Work?
It is not unusual for me to get a call from recently selected Senior Executive Service (SES) candidates asking for …More
Are You Making These 10 Mistakes in Your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)?
If you’re applying to be a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES)—a group of 8,000 executives in the federal …More
Don’t Be One of the 92 Percent When Applying for a Job
Appcast, a leading provider of recruitment data, reports that 92% of people who click “apply” on a corporate website do …More
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
Why Selective Placement Factors Matter in Federal Job Postings
If you are applying for federal jobs, you may have noticed that some vacancy announcements use Selective Placement Factors (SPF). …More
Can you work a second job as a Federal Employee?
There are limits on how you can make money outside of your salary as a federal employee, but many feds …More
Do I Really Need a New Resume?
I haven’t met anyone yet who thinks writing resumes is fun…except for professional resume writers. If you are staring at …More
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Service
Calling all cybersecurity professionals interested in supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) mission to prevent attacks against our country! …More
