Thinking About Those 4 New Questions for Federal Applications?
As many of you know, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will be implementing 4 essay questions for new federal …More
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Converting Your Federal Resume to the New 2-Page Style
Thinking about converting your multi-page federal resume to the new 2 page style? The hiring freeze should lift for many …More
What You Need to Know About the New SES Process
OPM has issued new process for applying for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions, along with new Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). …More
Use AI in your Job Search, But not as an Author
No, AI is Not the Answer. Everywhere I look, I read articles about using AI to write your resume and …More
Translating Federal-Speak to Civilian Language
As federal employees prepare to transition out of the federal government, I find that many are struggling to communicate their …More
Do I Need a Recruiter or Headhunter to Help me Find a Job?
People frequently ask me for names of recruiters to help them with their job search. Most statistics cite that ~85% …More
Navigating a Sudden Job Loss
Losing a job is often unexpected and almost always jarring. Being resilient, however, is critical. Here are some steps you …More
Networking Mastery
Research suggests anywhere as many as 80% of jobs are filled through networking. Networking can also be an important factor …More
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Federal Employees Under Fire: How NARFE is Fighting for You
Federal employees are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten the integrity of the civil service. From efforts to politicize the federal …More
Feds, are Your Leveraging LinkedIn in Your Job Search?
LinkedIn claims that 7 people are hired from their website every 7 minutes. Additionally, anywhere from 72 to 95% if …More
Can I Use My Federal Resume to Apply for a Job in the Private Sector?
The short answer to the question is NO. Federal and private sector resumes are quite different on multiple fronts. Here …More
Opinion | Commentary
2025 Federal Workforce – Don’t Listen to Rumors and Keep a Clear Head
There are approximately 2 million active federal employees who are facing many career situations because of the 2025 Executive orders …More
Taking an Offer to Leave? Things to Do Now, and to Consider
Whether you are planning to leave, stay, or aren’t sure, here are some actions you should take now as well …More
Schedule F and DOGE: A Federal Employment Attorney’s Analysis
As we approach 2025, two major initiatives threaten to reshape federal employment: the proposed reinstatement of Schedule F and the …More
Self-Study Certificate to Advance Your Career: Pros and Cons
Are you thinking about signing up for a self-study program to advance your career? There are a number of online …More
What is Schedule F and What Does it Mean for Federal Employees When Trump Returns to the White House?
While there are expected to be changes to employment-related policies in both the federal government as well as the private …More
85 Percent of Workers Want Employers to Mandate Taking Vacation Days
As the holiday season nears, 48 percent of U.S. workers say they do not expect to take all of their …More
Looking for a Job While Still Employed?
The best time to look for a job is when you already have one. No hiring manager purposely decides to …More
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High-performing women more likely to receive negative feedback at work
While you might be operating under the assumption that once women hit their career stride and not only reach their …More
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Getting Your Federal Job Benefits Right
There’s a lot to like about federal employment: unparalleled job stability, guaranteed income levels within specified periods of time, and …More
What to Include in a Federal Resume, and Leave out
Should it stay, or should it go? Hardly anyone likes to write a resume. One thing to think about is …More
7 Ways You Could be Sabotaging Your Career
There are lots of ways to ruin your career. Hopefully you’re not someone who is doing more harm than good …More
Don’t Get Scammed in Your Job Search
Did you know that the Better Business Bureau recently reported that ~14M Americans are subjected to employment scams each year? …More
Time to Update Your Resume As Fall Approaches: What to Include, and What Not To
Many of us think about September as the beginning of a new year—new fiscal year, new school year—and the definite …More
Don’t Make These Interview Mistakes; Plus, How to Follow Up
Interviews can be stressful and it is not uncommon to make mistakes. Here are some of the most common interview …More
What Does the Federal Workforce Look Like?
The Partnership for Public Service recently published a profile of the federal government’s 2M civilian, executive branch employees based on …More
Wondering Why Your Career Has Stalled?
There are lots of reasons your career has stalled—and many of them have nothing to do with your supervisor. If …More
Does Your Employer Want to Know How to Keep You?
Many organizations in both the federal and private sectors are initiating “stay interviews” to learn how to keep their employees …More
How to Turn Down a Job Offer (Without Burning Bridges)
You’ve decided that the job offered isn’t the right one for you — so how do you turn down the …More
You’ve Heard About the SES … Do You Know About Other Executive Level Positions in the Government?
While many of us are aware of the Senior Executive Service (SES), there are actually a number of different kinds …More
