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  • A person in a suit stands knee-deep in an expansive, turbulent sea under a stormy sky, holding an umbrella. The image is in black and white, creating a dramatic and surreal atmosphere that evokes the struggle of unemployment amidst life's storms.

    The Psychology of Unemployment

    According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.5 million people fall into the category of the long-term unemployed—defined as those individuals who have not had a job for 27 or more weeks.  To put this into greater perspective, the long-term unemployed make up a little more than 35% of the total unemployed.  The […]

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  • A vibrant red maple sapling grows out of a mound of soil in front of a dark, textured tree trunk backdrop. Sunlight streams in diagonally from the upper left, resuming its path to illuminate the small plant against the shadowy background.

    Resume Writing: Aim for the Right Target

    Your resume should be written with the reader in mind, and that means you need to understand who the reader will be. Therefore, beyond the usual advice on avoiding writing mistakes, you need to aim for a resume that will be read easily, give a professional impression, and influence a favorable outcome. Most resumes will be filtered […]

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  • Illustration of a large hand picking up an orange figure from a group of blue figures against a light blue background. The image suggests selection or recruitment, highlighting the role of a mentor in guiding individuals.

    Why Mentors Matter

    I consider myself fortunate to have had some great bosses over the years. Even when I was 18 or 19 and working for a large telecom company during the summers, I had someone that I felt was looking out for me and would “show me the way”. But good bosses come in and out of […]

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  • An image of a large, distressed white star centered on a grunge-style background with a camouflage pattern in various shades of green and brown evokes an active duty vibe. The star appears to be painted on wooden planks, giving the entire image a rustic and rugged feel.

    Active Duty Mindset For Human Resource

    Entry into the military is difficult. The training you receive will break you down, than rebuild you back up to become a basically trained combatant, than leader, and finally a specialist within an array of occupational fields. This process is where we lose the fundamental values and experiences of the real world. For years we […]

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  • Blue wooden barriers with "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" stenciled in white are stacked on the street. The barriers, weathered and peeling, reflect years of service under the watchful eye of the Police Chief. In the background, a metal fence and part of a manhole cover can be seen.

    Police Chief: Getting Hired

    At the end of a police chief selection process, decision-makers should have done their best to select the best person to fill the vacancy.  For those of us who have climbed the promotion ladder toward executive-level positions, the distinction between ‘best person’ and ‘most qualified’ may be difficult to comprehend. Here’s why: Commonly, police promotions […]

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  • A badge-shaped emblem featuring the words "Firefighters" in large text. Above, it reads "Honor, Service, Sacrifice," and "Fire Dept, American Made, U.S.A." Below, it says "United We Stand" and "Bottled by America's Bravest" with a small Fire Service insignia.

    Fire Service Resume: Is It Good Enough? Pt. 5

    You will start many projects during your lifetime and only be able to finish a handful of them.  The best you can do is think, plan, develop and execute…! In our last installment (Pt. 4) we covered Certifications and Qualifications.  These designations and essential attributes that you have acquired over the years are very important.  […]

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  • Stylized depiction of a curled-up fox and possum, formed using smooth, contiguous lines and shapes. The design is abstract, with flowing curves and edges, primarily in orange on a white background, creating a graceful and dynamic representation of the animals.

    Lessons From the Possum

    I once had a possum on my sorting line.  Weird way to start an article I know but bear with me.  The possum had come in the back of a garbage truck with a load to my transfer station.  Who knows how he got there, one can only guess it was in the container when […]

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  • A vibrant image features a large thumbs-up symbol, reminiscent of LinkedIn's logo, made up of numerous smaller white silhouettes of heads against a background of radiating, colorful rainbow beams with sparkling highlights.

    Improve your LinkedIn Profile

    Everyone has probably been told many times now that job seekers should be on LinkedIn.  It’s a great networking tool and can help build your digital presence, impressing an employer when they Google you.  It can also help you get found by recruiters and introduce you to many people who will give you advice or […]

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  • A close-up image of a gold-colored coin featuring a portrait of George Washington. The text on the coin reads "George Washington" above the portrait and "1st President 1789-1797" below, highlighting his role in the early Federal period of American history.

    Find Your Federal Job Fit

    The road to a federal job is sometimes rocky, never smooth, but navigable if you can follow their instructions.  Some folks apply without really knowing what they are doing and give up in a pique of frustration.  Below are steps to help you stay focused and, if you are willing to follow them, can lead […]

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  • Illustrated black and white image of two hands facing each other, palms open in a gesture of service. The hands feature detailed shading and lines, giving them a textured appearance. The fingers are slightly bent and the hands are positioned with thumbs pointing inward.

    Service is Not a Dilemma

    Each of us within our professional roles have a fundamental responsibility to support our organization to the extent that we must also support our colleagues and peers if we are truly dedicated to the greater success of the company. But, when exactly does that responsibility actually begin?  More specifically, what is a colleague and what […]

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