by Live Career | May 30, 2019 | About the Public Sector, Career Advice
Unemployment reached record lows in 2019, but the competition for government jobs is always fierce. Federal employees, for example, often don’t secure positions the first or even second time they apply for one.
by Live Career | May 9, 2019 | About the Public Sector, Career Advice
Many online job listings state that a cover letter is optional. Meanwhile, some employment writers have suggested that cover letters are obsolete. Neither is true. A well-written cover letter is still an essential job-seeking tool.
by Live Career | Apr 13, 2019 | About the Public Sector, Career Advice
The federal government is the country’s largest employer, with more than 2.7 million nonmilitary employees and as many as 90,000 new hires each year. On any given day, the government has as many as 10,000 job openings in areas as diverse as health care, law enforcement, engineering, tech support, and landscaping.
by Lesley Vos | Apr 13, 2019 | About the Public Sector, Career Advice
You know how to write a resume. But when it comes to a government sector, it’s not enough for paving your way for the dream job. A wisely structured personal statement aka motivational letter is that very detail you need to stand out from the crowd of other candidates.
by Toby Dean | Feb 12, 2019 | About the Public Sector, Career Advice
The digital age has transformed recruitment – and LinkedIn has been at the forefront of this transformation for the last 17 years. An online platform integral for career progression, LinkedIn is the best way to showcase candidate attributes, experience, and professional acumen to recruiters the world over.