Federal Job Status: Is “NOT REFERRED” Actually a Gift?
If you have applied and seen this federal job status in your profile, you’re not alone. Most applicants feel so deflated and upset when their application for a federal job is rated as: “Eligible: Not Referred.” It evokes all kinds of emotions and questions in the...
New Year, New Résumé, More Interviews = New Job = Happiness!
My friend, Brandy, called me in a panic last week about her résumé. She wanted to apply to a job opening that closed the next day. Brandy asked me to help write her résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. She was completely stressed out because her résumé...
Cybersecurity Hiring: Competency vs Education?
Recently, the Federal Government has decided to take a page out of Silicon Valley’s book in hopes of copying the success within the large agencies. As a result, they’ll be re-evaluating hiring qualifications, especially within the field of cybersecurity. Tech...