Is your Federal Resume Goal Misguided?

Is your Federal Resume Goal Misguided?

  I.AM.IN.SHOCK! I was reading on Reddit last week and noticed someone had written that since January he had submitted 282 Federal resume applications…AND his goal was to hit 500 by August. YOWZA! The thought crossed my mind: “Ain’t nobody got time for that?” But...
What is your Memorial Day tradition?

What is your Memorial Day tradition?

  From a very young age, Memorial Day held a special place in my life. Looking back, it was another family tradition. I remember my Mom and Dad taking me and my siblings to several cemeteries to decorate our relatives’ graves. There was a lot of preparation that...
How to Get Hired in 100 Days – part 4

How to Get Hired in 100 Days – part 4

  Is it really possible to get hired in 100 days? I realize there are a lot of factors in play when it comes to getting hired. However, if you make it EASY to get hired, you’ll be successful faster. For the past few weeks, I’ve provided guidance on Steps 1-7 to...
Job Search: How to Get Hired in 100 Days – part 3

Job Search: How to Get Hired in 100 Days – part 3

  For the past couple of weeks, we’ve talked about Steps 1-4 of the Day 100 Job Search Plan: Step 1. Set up alerts to get notified of job openings. Step 2. Research, network, and follow up. Step 3. Pre-qualify yourself for the job you want to be hired for. Step...