Five things to do following an interview
Your interview went well, now what? For one thing, it is not time to rest on your laurels. You need …More
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What Not to Wear…For a Job Interview
Dressing for interviews has gotten harder as workplace attire has become more casual. But one thing that hasn’t changed in …More
15 Possible Questions to Ask During Your Interview
Most interviews include time for you, the applicant, to ask questions. Do not let this opportunity go by and never …More
Basic Approach to Diffusing Coworker Conflict
Feeling hot under the collar and it’s not the summer heat? Especially at work? Do not let workplace conflicts get …More
Getting Back to Work After Vacation: 8 Ideas to Ease Your Stress
While most of us like going on vacation, many of us dread going back to work. Visions of hundreds of …More
Don’t Let Your Job Hunt go on Vacation!
While it may be summer, and many of us are thinking beach (or mountains), it is not the time to …More
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
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