As days start to get shorter, kids go back to school, and for those of you in the federal sector,…
I am often asked how long writing a resume should take. There are several ways to answer this question; the…
Nearly every day I get a call from someone seeking help to prepare a set of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)…
It’s been over a year since I last wrote about LinkedIn. In that time, LinkedIn has grown even more important—not…
You may have heard about branding yourself and wondered what it has to do with you; after all, you’re a…
The job search is daunting — at times, it can feel hopeless, frustrating, and downright exhausting. And when you do…
Starting out a new job search is a huge step in any career — whether you’re trying to switch to…
There are thousands of program managers / project managers in the federal government! If you are one of them (or…
While USAJOBS is not a traditional Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) system like most of the private sector uses, key words…
There are many people, sometimes 1,000 or more, applying for the same job. As an applicant, it is critical that…
You’ve examined your qualifications and interest, and made the decision to apply for the Senior Executive Service (SES). It is…
The penultimate leadership opportunity in the career federal service is the Senior Executive Service (SES). While we all know people…
Interviews, whether in person, via videoconference, or on the phone, all require that you promote yourself, your qualifications, and your…
We all get nervous when it comes to interviewing. And if you are one of those who say that if…
Do you follow the C.R.A.P. method for job search? If you just Click, Read, Apply, and Pray, you are doing…
