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Beyond the Family Tree of Contracting
Read moreBy Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth, Program Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University Remember the yellow, No. 2, FaberCastell pencil? It was the American standard for decades of K-12 schools...

Attend a Conference in Your Professional Industry
Read moreBy Cathy Francois, career coach at American Public University This year I had the opportunity to attend several conferences in my field. I was excited about traveling to cities I...

What’s Your Career Plan?
Read moreBy Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth, Program Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University Your career in government can seem easy when you land that GS-5 or GS-7 job right out...

Education: Moving Sideways and Up
Read moreBy Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth, Program Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University When I worked for the US government, I was hired as a GS-7 and received several early...

Resume Mistakes Disguised As Good Ideas
Read moreBy Ann Eastham, Career Coach at America Public University The goal of a resume is to get your skills and accomplishments noticed. Simply put, it is the snapshot of all...

A Pre-Formatted Resume Template: 4 Reasons to be Cautious
Read moreIf you dislike the task of creating a resume from scratch, there’s a good chance that you’ve either used a pre-formatted resume template, or you’ve contemplated it. Resume templates are...

Career Advancement Strategy: Write and Talk—A Lot
Read moreBy Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth, Program Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University After working for the U.S. government for four years right out of college, I landed a new...

Military to Civilian Transition: Social Networking Tools
Read moreTransitioning from military to civilian life is overwhelming in every aspect. As a former military spouse, I witnessed the struggle my husband faced, which also affected our transition as a...