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  • A firefighter wearing full protective gear, including an oxygen tank and helmet, faces away while surrounded by intense flames. He holds an axe in his right hand and a crowbar in his left hand, appearing poised to tackle the blaze—a striking image for any Fire Service Resume.

    Fire Service Resume: Is It Good Enough to Get a Job? Part 2

    Welcome back!  Are you ready for the second installment of “Your Resume, Is It Good Enough To Get You A Job”?  In part one of this series we identified the major topic headings of your resume. To recap, they are:  Professional Experience, Education, Certifications and Qualifications and Community Involvement / Special Related Interests.  You can […]

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  • A close-up image of a dark blue passport, a visa document with various stamps, and a Social Security card arranged closely together highlights the significance of international relations. The visa document boasts several entry stamps, while part of the Social Security card number is partially visible.

    International Relations Fields of Study

    Earning a master’s degree in international relations (IR) is a great way to build your resume in preparation for employment with the federal government. In fact, most IR positions require job candidates to have a master’s degree. A new entrant into this job market will quickly realize, however, that choosing a specialization within the IR […]

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  • A gold key rests in the center of a heart-shaped maze. The maze is white with intricate, curving paths leading toward the key at its core, symbolizing finding the key to someone's heart through passion. The background is plain white.

    5 Simple Questions That Can Help You Find Your Passion

    Finding your passion can often feel like an overwhelming task. There are tons of assessments, questions, blogs, books and speeches out there, and wading through them all is a gargantuan project. Whew! It’s hard to know where to start.But what if starting was actually easier than you think?  What if finding your passion could begin […]

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  • Close-up of a file organizer with a labeled tab reading "TALENTS." The file is part of a drawer filled with other labeled files, such as "CANDIDATES" and "EXECUTIVES." The focus is on the "TALENTS" tab, suggesting the organization or sorting of resume-related documents.

    Three Reasons Why Your Federal Resume Is Failing

    What amount of competition are you facing when you apply for a federal job? Would it surprise you to know that federal job postings are attracting hundreds of applicants for a single job opening? The National Park Service recently received 400 applicants for a communications position. Other areas of the federal government report resume workshops […]

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  • A vintage pocket watch with a dark face and Roman numerals lies on a weathered, old book with peeling edges. Several aged coins are scattered beside the watch, all resting on a rustic wooden surface, subtly reminding us of the timeless essence of productivity.

    8 Time Management and Productivity Tips

    Being able to make TIME to complete all of your tasks and make your visions happen is one of your most crucial skills as a LEADER. That’s the difference between being a “hamster on a wheel” versus finishing that big project. As a leader, how you manage your time definitely affects the overall productivity of your […]

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  • Four tin cans with labels reading "RESUME" and "CV" are arranged in a cluster, designed to resemble canned food with colorful labels and metallic tops. The image suggests the idea of pre-packaged resumes, perfectly highlighting the convenience of having your credentials ready at any time.

    10 Tips to Writing the Perfect Resume

    If you are a current job seeker you no doubt have one more thing to stress about – writing the perfect resume. The resume is often regarded as one of the most difficult documents to develop. An effectively written resume will get the reader’s attention within the first 20 seconds. However, with such demand for […]

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  • Black and white photo of three athletes standing on a podium. Two of them, displaying immense courage, have their fists raised and heads bowed, wearing black gloves. The third athlete stands with his arms at his sides, looking forward. All are dressed in athletic gear with medals on their necks.

    A Sprint to Courage

    Several years ago while facilitating a leadership course, I had the privilege to meet and converse at length with former United States Track & Field sprinter and 1968 Olympic Bronze Medalist John Carlos. You may remember well the lasting image of John, his teammate Tommie Smith (Gold Medalist), and Australian Peter Norman (Silver), as the three […]

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  • A person in a blue blazer and checkered pants sits on a wooden chair next to a brown suitcase, looking slightly anxious or contemplative. With hands clasped against the wood-paneled wall background and tiled floor, it seems they are awaiting an interview.

    What You Absolutely Must Bring to the Interview

    It’s two-fold, really. First though, let’s talk about the tangible items. Look at the job applicant in this picture. He looks professional, doesn’t he? Now imagine if, instead of that nice leather padfolio under his hands, he had a spiral superhero notebook. Or a graffiti-encrusted three-ring binder from his school years. Or (40-somethings will get […]

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