Category: Federal Job Search
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With 24.3% of Young Men Vets Unemployed, Military-to-Corporate Resumes Must Reinvent the Veteran
Nearly one-quarter of male veterans ages 18 to 24 are jobless, according to a 2014 government report. In preparing hundreds of young vets for a…
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What is a Federal “Career Ladder” Position?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Upward Career Mobility A “Career Ladder” position is a federal job that allows you to MOVE UP THE LADDER.…
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Why Do Resumes Cost So Much?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2749″ img_size=”full” image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” full_width=”no” lightbox=”no” link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”][vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The most common reaction we receive when we present…
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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!
The deadlines on vacancy announcements are getting shorter and shorter. I was quoted in this Baltimore Sun article about the new shorter-than-ever USAJOBS announcement deadlines…
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Helping Veterans Ride the Wave of Hiring by Uncle Sam
The July jobs report from the Department of Labor was a little bit of a letdown after strong jobs growth in June. More encouraging to…
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Introducing Jason Jernigan: Schedule A, Recent Graduate, and Ready for Hire!
Introduction by Kathryn Troutman I am a federal career coach for people with disabilities, and I have been working with Jason Jernigan for the past…
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College Counselors’ Top Tips for Students Applying for Federal Jobs
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 (see article on PRWeb) Many students and new grads are interested in federal employment. About one-fourth of US college…
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Finding Your Perfect Match
Some people approach a federal job search like they would approach buying a home. “Here is my wish list: gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,…
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LinkedIn®: More Tips for Building Your Profile
In our February 4, 2014 blog (http://localhost/2014/02/are-you-linkedin-or-lockedout/), we reviewed strategies to construct an effective LinkedIn® Profile, including how to optimize your Professional Headline, Professional Summary,…
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Federal Employees Eligible for Retirement Will Rise Sharply by 2017, Creating Thousands of Professional Opportunities
[Posted on PR Web, February 14, 2014] In just three years, nearly 600,000 federal workers will be eligible for retirement. This means that many well-paying…