What Do YOU Know About USA HIRE?
If you’re applying for federal jobs, you’re probably very familiar with USAJOBS. However, have you run into USA HIRE yet? …More
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Are You Getting Passed Over for Promotions?
Have you been applying for promotions and not getting picked despite the fact that you think you’re qualified? Here are …More
Ready to Search for Your Next Job?
If it’s been a while since you’ve looked for a job, you may think that applying through a job board …More
How to Resign (And How Not To)
You may have heard of the “great resignation;” the trend of employees quitting their jobs as the country moves through …More
Personal Pronouns on Your Resume or LinkedIn Profile?
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
Should I Put My Vaccination Status on My Resume or LinkedIn?
“Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.” Should you include that information on your resume or LinkedIn Profile? In some cases, the answer …More
What to do BEFORE Accepting that Job!
You’ve finally gotten that job offer you’ve been waiting for. Congratulations!! Before saying yes, consider these 8 things: 1. Am …More
Preparing for a SES Interview
Have you been invited to interview for a Senior Executive Service (SES) interview? First, congratulations!! This is a critical step …More
Writing Your ECQs – Quick Tips
You’ve made the decision that it is time to prepare your Executive Corps Qualifications (ECQs). Where do you start? • …More
Follow Job Posting Rules to the Letter or Risk Elimination
Are you “following the rules” when it comes to applying for jobs? While the framework for all federal job postings …More
How to Say It: Job Search Scripts
Many of us know that it’s a good idea to reach out to hiring managers but aren’t sure how. Here …More
Bitesize Ways to Move Your Job Search Forward
Stuck in a rut? You may have heard that looking for a new job is a fulltime job. While I …More
Marijuana Investments: Will this cost you your security clearance and your career?
Over the last year, there has been a surge in interest in two distinct areas for the average citizen: marijuana …More
Are YOU Being Interviewed by a Robot?
Did you know that many interviews, especially those in the private sector, are being conducted by robots (officially, artificial intelligence …More
Thinking About a Career Change?
Before moving full steam ahead into a new career, consider these 12 questions to help ensure the move is a …More
Is Your Boss Hurting Your Career?
Not all bosses are perfect—in fact, most aren’t. Some bosses aren’t interested in helping your career and some are just …More
Does Job Fit Matter?
The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Office of Policy and Evaluation recently issued a report on the importance of …More
Character Counts: Tighten Up Your LinkedIn Profile
As you know by now, LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool. I look at LinkedIn profiles every day and see …More
12 Quick Things to Improve Your Presence on LinkedIn
LinkedIn can be a tool that helps advance your job search and/or career. It can help you connect with hiring …More
What is a Career Portfolio & Why Should I Care?
Have you thought about creating a career portfolio to highlight your accomplishments? While portfolios are expected in certain creative professions, …More
11 Terms to Avoid on Your Resume
With 2021 stretched out before us it’s a time of new beginnings. What better time to update your resume? As …More
7 Ways to Take Charge of Your Career!
Your supervisor is not responsible for your career; YOU are! While your supervisor can provide advice and insight, at the …More
Best Practice Interview Skills for Hiring Managers
Over these last couple of weeks, I have been thinking about a LinkedIn message I received from one of my …More
Dec. Can Be a Good Time to Job Hunt, Even During a Pandemic
Just because you’re looking forward to time off, doesn’t mean that businesses have shut down all hiring activities. While there …More
Great Interview Questions for Both Hiring Managers and Candidates
Let’s consider some good interview questions from both sides of the table: What are some of the questions that you …More
How Long Should It Take to Get a Federal Job?
I hear over and over again from people who need a job right now—or by the end of the month …More
Now is a Great Time to Update Your Resume
Despite the stress of the past several months with changes to our routines, work location, and, for many of us, …More
I’ve Been Called for a SES interview; Now What?
Congratulations on making it through the first screen of the SES process and being called for an interview! You already …More
Looking for a New Job? Try these Tips!
For most of us, getting a new job takes work. While some of us find that jobs just “fall in …More
Rules of the Road for Good Virtual Meeting Behavior
Many of us are spending hours on virtual meetings. And some of the behaviors witnessed during those virtual events are …More
