Returning to the Office? Here’s What to Think About
Many of us are starting to transition back to our official offices, leaving our dining rooms, bedrooms, and basements behind. …More
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Virtual Interviews – 10 Ideas to Ace Them!
While the government and many companies are still hiring, the chance to have an in-person interview is slim at the …More
How do You Look on Camera? Tips for Video Calls
While we’re telecommuting and social distancing, we’re all doing more videoconferencing now. This can be challenging as many of us …More
Ideas to Help You Telework More Effectively
Working from home is different from working in an office and if you’re new to telework, it can take some …More
Time to Brush Up on Your Networking
We have all heard that networking is key in getting a job. But what is a network? How do I …More
Is There Really a Hidden Job Market?
You may have heard that the best way to get a job is through the “hidden” job market? What is …More
5 Steps to Improve Your Life at Work in the New Year
There are 5 simple steps each of us can take to get what we want and need at work. Now …More
Yes, You Can Land a New Job in December!
Just because you have visions of kicking back, enjoying family and friends, and enjoying some time off, doesn’t mean that …More
Should You List Every Job on your Resume? Probably not.
As always, when it comes to most job search-related issues, the answer is: it depends. And the answer to some …More
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) Has Not Gone Away – and it Matters!
Although USAJOBS is not an Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) system (if you read my columns regularly that should not be …More
A Good Resume is No Guarantee
There are lots of things that go into getting selected for a job—your resume is only a very small part. …More
September is Update Your Resume Month!
As days start to get shorter, kids go back to school, and for those of you in the federal sector, …More
How Long Should I Expect to Spend on My Resume?
I am often asked how long writing a resume should take. There are several ways to answer this question; the …More
Can You Write Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) by Tomorrow?
Nearly every day I get a call from someone seeking help to prepare a set of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) …More
Branding Yourself on LinkedIn
It’s been over a year since I last wrote about LinkedIn. In that time, LinkedIn has grown even more important—not …More
Should My Job Search Be Taking This Long?
Starting out a new job search is a huge step in any career — whether you’re trying to switch to …More
Are You a Program or Project Manager?
There are thousands of program managers / project managers in the federal government! If you are one of them (or …More
How to Find Key Words to Use in Your Resume
While USAJOBS is not a traditional Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) system like most of the private sector uses, key words …More
How to Write Accomplishments & Show Your Value
There are many people, sometimes 1,000 or more, applying for the same job. As an applicant, it is critical that …More
Preparing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)
You’ve examined your qualifications and interest, and made the decision to apply for the Senior Executive Service (SES). It is …More
Are You Ready to be a Government Leader?
The penultimate leadership opportunity in the career federal service is the Senior Executive Service (SES). While we all know people …More
Make the Interviewers Love You! Part 2/2
Interviews, whether in person, via videoconference, or on the phone, all require that you promote yourself, your qualifications, and your …More
Make the Interviewers Love You! Part 1 of 2
We all get nervous when it comes to interviewing. And if you are one of those who say that if …More
Is Your Job Search CRAP?
Do you follow the C.R.A.P. method for job search? If you just Click, Read, Apply, and Pray, you are doing …More
Using the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model
If you are SES aspirational—or even if you’re not, the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model should be your friend. Not only is …More
Deciding Whether You’re Senior Executive Service (SES) Ready
Many people think they are ready for the Senior Executive Service (SES) if they have spent a year as a …More
What are Special Hiring Authorities?
Here are a few special hiring authorities for non-veterans that may help you better compete for your target job: • …More
September is International Update Your Resume Month!
Because you never know when you’ll need to use your resume, September has been designated as International Update Your Resume …More
Making Sure Your Resume Works in Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Those of you venturing into the private sector for the first time should know that private sector resumes are much …More
Take 5 min to Proofread Your Resume the Right Way
Did you know September is International Update Your Resume Month? Likely not, but it’s a perfect time to proofread your …More
