by David Ivers | Mar 22, 2018 | resumes/cover letters
Once you have been offered the job, accepted it and have started your career with it, you should from time to time return to your Resume and ask yourself: Is something missing from my Resume?
by David Ivers | Feb 8, 2018 | resumes/cover letters
At the start of your first day with any organization, there are bound to be a few butterflies. Whether it is your first job or your fifth job, this is a common experience. The truth is, your work life is but a circle.
by Mary Walton | Feb 8, 2018 | resumes/cover letters
So, you’ve made it through the initial stages of the federal application process. Typically, this is an online process in which you’ve received an email stating that you’re now being scheduled for an interview. However difficult that initial stage seemed; now you need to prepare yourself.
by David Ivers | Nov 11, 2017 | resumes/cover letters
So, you tidied up your Résumé, polished off your Cover Letter and sent your job application in. It seems like months ago that you did that and at last the phone call has arrived. You tell your friends and family that you think you’ve got the job, if you can only get through the interview next week! It can’t be that hard, could it?
by David Ivers | Oct 11, 2017 | resumes/cover letters
A good resume gives information about you, a great résumé tells a story, so that you (the employer) feel compelled to ask questions and learn more.
by Mary Walton | May 14, 2017 | resumes/cover letters
8 Top Resume Websites to Secure a Government Entry-Level Job MARY WALTON Mary Walton is an online editor and proofreader. She helps people write winning resumes, and gives career tips. As a recent graduate or intern, you need to get yourself out there and get a...
by MaryW | Jan 12, 2017 | resumes/cover letters, Trends
Getting your resume looking it’s best can be intimidating, but help is at hand. There’s plenty of help online to help you get your resume looking impressive and get those interview offers rolling in. Here’s ten of the best ones for you to try out....
by American Public University System | May 5, 2016 | resumes/cover letters
By Marcia Powers Contributor, Career Coach Federal jobs can attract hundreds of qualified applicants all vying for the same opportunity. Although it’s easy to get lost in the sea of numbers, a tip-top resume can help you stay afloat in the competition. Before applying...
by Andrew Conlon | Nov 12, 2015 | resumes/cover letters
Ever wonder why your resume is not getting the attention you feel it deserves or you don’t get offered an interview for a position you have all the right qualifications for? The answer may be as simple as using strategic keywords in your resume! With the high volume...
by Juliana Weiss-Roessler | May 9, 2015 | resumes/cover letters
What do you do if you’ve listed your education, work experience, and additional skills on your resume, but it still looks thin? One easy solution is to beef up your work experience section by listing achievements that you’ve accomplished on the job. But that raises...