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...
Resume Prep: No Job Announcement? Don’t wait!

Resume Prep: No Job Announcement? Don’t wait!

It’s Tuesday afternoon and your job search and your outdated resume have been in the back of your mind… and you happen upon an interesting job announcement… it’s perfect for you… and it’s due on Friday. Not NEXT Friday. This Friday. Like, in three and a half days. Are...
Cover Letter Optional: Yes or No?

Cover Letter Optional: Yes or No?

Many job announcements on USAJOBS state: Optional Cover Letter. I’ve asked my federal clients if they have ever submitted one with their application and most all of them said, “No. It was an option on the job announcement so I didn’t submit one.” It’s true, it is...