8 Things You (probably) Didn’t Know About LinkedIn
We have covered LinkedIn in several past posts and for good reason, it’s a critical tool in your job search …More
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Veterans’ Appointment Authorities; Beyond Preference and Points
While you may be familiar with veterans’ preference and points, there are other hiring eligibilities for which you may be …More
When Veterans’ Preference Doesn’t Apply
I’m a Veteran, So Why Don’t I Get “Points?” Veterans’ preference, as most of your know, is used in federal …More
Translating Military Experience into Civilian Language
You have been told over and over again to translate your military experience into civilian language. Why is this important? …More
9 Things They Didn’t Tell You About Transitioning out of the Military
If you are thinking about transitioning from your military to your civilian career, you probably attended TAP. Even if you …More
Should you Send a Thank You Note After an Interview? Yes.
You mother was right, you do need to send thank you notes. You nailed the interview, right? Now close the …More
No, You Should Not Have References on Your Resume
You read that right, references do not belong on your resume! I know that many of us grew up learning …More
6 Steps to Writing a Great Cover Letter
While cover letters are generally not needed for federal applications, they are still common for private sector applications and even …More
How to Start a New Job
Congratulations, you did it! You decided that it was time for a move and you took the necessary steps to …More
Tips for Leaving Your Job
If you are thinking about leaving your federal job, you’re not alone. Thousands of federal employees choose to leave every …More
Preparing a Private Sector Resume
If you have made a decision to leave the federal government for the private sector, you’ll need a private sector …More
Career Opportunities as Part of Employee Wellness
OPM’s Federal Workforce Priorities Report for 2018 identifies employee health as an area it wants agencies to focus on to …More
What if Your Agency Doesn’t Fund Training?
Given budget pressures, many organizations are struggling to provide formal training for their employees. In fact, OPM’s 2018 Federal Workforce …More
Pro Tip: Don’t Copy Language from your Resume into LinkedIn
LinkedIn is great for networking and job search but there are certain features you want to be careful with or …More
7 Things You Can Do to Finally Get Started with LinkedIn
LinkedIn is used more in the private sector but there are many federal agencies (the US Department of the Army …More
LinkedIn Profile Checklist
How Good is Your LinkedIn Profile? If you are a do-it-yourself-er, you may want to see how your LinkedIn Profile …More
What are your dominant personality traits? Career assessment tools, Part 3 of 4
Career assessments come in free and paid models. There are many fee-based assessments that a qualified career counselor can administer, …More
What’s your behavior “style”? Career assessment tools can help you figure out your next move, Part 2 of 3
Personality-driven career assessments can help you plot your next career move, but exercise caution with them and don’t take anything …More
Career assessment tools can help you figure out your next move
Dissatisfied with Your Career, But Not Sure What to Do Next? Many of us have vague ideas about changing careers …More
New Year’s Resolutions for your Career
Only one third of federal employees reported being satisfied with the opportunity to get a better job within their organizations …More