Resume Accomplishments: ”I Don’t Have Any!” (Part 1 of 2)
…or Do You? What could be worse than working on your resume and not being able to think of any accomplishments to write about that showcases your value? Not because you haven’t accomplished anything, but the deadline to submit your resume is looming. It’s late in the...
5 Things You Can Do to Prevent a Freaky Federal Resume Nightmare
Is your federal resume creeping out the Six Audiences™ donning a scary costume or with skeletons in your closet? Are the Six Audiences™ giving your federal resume the ‘boo hiss’ within the first 3-6 seconds? Does your federal resume contain ghastly mistakes that are...
USAJOBS: Are You In The Top 1% of 500,000 applicants?
There have been significant USAJOBS upgrades… According to GovExec.com and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the USAJOBS.gov website has undergone significant improvements in recent years and will soon undergo more including offering new tools to applicants....
Cover Letter: To Submit or Not to Submit…That is the Question!
As a veteran Career Strategist for more than 25 years, I’ve seen multiple debates and advice on whether or not to use a cover letter. I’ve read advice saying, “The cover letter is dead. Just write a brief email or e-note.” But someone else says, “The resume ALWAYS...