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...
by Eddie Francis | May 9, 2015 | resumes/cover letters
Recently, I updated my resume. Afterward, I uploaded the updated version to all of the job boards where it is posted. Don’t worry, my boss is not about to lose her most loveable employee. Every other month, I take inventory of my recent accomplishments, projects...
by Tina Nicolai | Apr 8, 2015 | resumes/cover letters
Being at the top of your game in your current profession or position is fantastic. In fact, it’s the best to seek new employment. After all, your confidence is soaring, your results are spot on, and your successes are easy to reference. Having a balanced and...
by Erica Tew | Nov 8, 2014 | resumes/cover letters
Each year, thousands of job seekers are affected by OSP. Simple online searches will provide countless cases that OSP has spread far and wide across job search and career advice forums. It starts out harmless, but then slowly begins to infect and control vital aspects...
by Camille Roberts | Oct 11, 2014 | resumes/cover letters
Applying for a position with the Federal government is quite different than applying for a private sector job. A common mistake job seekers make is assuming they can use their private sector resume for a Federal application. If that’s your assumption, you’ll need to...
by Mike Bruni | Jul 9, 2014 | resumes/cover letters
Do you find yourself saying this? Do you send out multiple resumes and applications only to receive back, via email, an automated response saying, “Thank You for your interest in yadayadayada……”? Do you feel like your resume goes into the infamous “Black Hole”??? ...
