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Five things to do following an interview

Published: August 27, 2018

Your interview went well, now what? For one thing, it is not time to rest on your laurels. You need …More

What Not to Wear…For a Job Interview

Published: August 13, 2018

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

Published: August 6, 2018

Most interviews include time for you, the applicant, to ask questions. Do not let this opportunity go by and never …More

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Basic Approach to Diffusing Coworker Conflict

Published: July 30, 2018

Feeling hot under the collar and it’s not the summer heat? Especially at work? Do not let workplace conflicts get …More

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Getting Back to Work After Vacation: 8 Ideas to Ease Your Stress

Published: July 23, 2018

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!

Published: July 18, 2018

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

Published: July 10, 2018

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

Published: June 25, 2018

While you may be familiar with veterans’ preference and points, there are other hiring eligibilities for which you may be …More

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When Veterans’ Preference Doesn’t Apply

Published: June 25, 2018

I’m a Veteran, So Why Don’t I Get “Points?” Veterans’ preference, as most of your know, is used in federal …More

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Translating Military Experience into Civilian Language

Published: June 25, 2018

You have been told over and over again to translate your military experience into civilian language. Why is this important? …More

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9 Things They Didn’t Tell You About Transitioning out of the Military

Published: June 4, 2018

If you are thinking about transitioning from your military to your civilian career, you probably attended TAP. Even if you …More

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Should you Send a Thank You Note After an Interview? Yes.

Published: May 22, 2018

You mother was right, you do need to send thank you notes. You nailed the interview, right? Now close the …More

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No, You Should Not Have References on Your Resume

Published: May 7, 2018

You read that right, references do not belong on your resume! I know that many of us grew up learning …More

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6 Steps to Writing a Great Cover Letter

Published: April 30, 2018

While cover letters are generally not needed for federal applications, they are still common for private sector applications and even …More

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How to Start a New Job

Published: April 16, 2018

Congratulations, you did it! You decided that it was time for a move and you took the necessary steps to …More

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Tips for Leaving Your Job

Published: April 9, 2018

If you are thinking about leaving your federal job, you’re not alone. Thousands of federal employees choose to leave every …More

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Preparing a Private Sector Resume

Published: April 2, 2018

If you have made a decision to leave the federal government for the private sector, you’ll need a private sector …More

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Career Opportunities as Part of Employee Wellness

Published: March 19, 2018

OPM’s Federal Workforce Priorities Report for 2018 identifies employee health as an area it wants agencies to focus on to …More

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What if Your Agency Doesn’t Fund Training?

Published: March 12, 2018

Given budget pressures, many organizations are struggling to provide formal training for their employees. In fact, OPM’s 2018 Federal Workforce …More

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Pro Tip: Don’t Copy Language from your Resume into LinkedIn

Published: February 26, 2018

LinkedIn is great for networking and job search but there are certain features you want to be careful with or …More

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