Job Seekers Blog

The following post explores Why Your ECQs Didn't Pass QRB and How to Fix Them. Preparing and submitting well-written [...]

The following post explores Why Large Job Boards Are a Trap. In the digital age, large job boards like [...]

The following post explores What You Need to Know When Applying to Federal Jobs. If you’re thinking about applying [...]

The following post explores Understanding the DISES and DISL Promotion Process (for Federal Employees). If you are a senior-level [...]

The following post explores Understanding Executive Schedule Pay vs. SES Pay (for Federal Job Seekers). For many federal job [...]

The following post explores Understanding the SES Qualifications Review Board (for Federal Job Seekers). If you’re a federal job [...]

The following post explores How to Handle Getting Ghosted After an Interview. You pour time, effort, and emotional investment [...]

The following post explores the Pros and Cons of Posting Your Resume on Craigslist. Did you realize you may [...]

The following post explores Understanding the Difference Between SES, ST, and SL (for Federal Job Seekers). If you’re targeting [...]

The following post explores Tracking Your Work Accomplishments (with PDF Guide). Tracking your accomplishments while you’re working is one [...]

The following post explores Decoding Common Recruiter Lingo. If you want to succeed in today’s job market, you’ll need [...]

The following post takes a closer look at Exploring a Career in Higher Education. Are you considering a career [...]

The following post takes a closer look at Understanding Federal Pay (for Federal Job Seekers). Salary is one of [...]

The following post explores Understanding SES Sabbatical Eligibility (for Federal Employees). For members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), [...]

The following post explores Understanding the Career Transition Assistance Plan (for Federal Employees). As a result of various political [...]

The following post explores Tips for Understanding QRFs (for Federal Job Seekers). Anyone who has spent time applying for [...]

The following post explores Staying Top of Mind After the Interview (With PDF Tip Sheet). Many job seekers treat [...]

The following post explores Running a Discreet Job Search (with PDF Tip Sheet). Looking for work while employed is [...]

The following post explores What Reverse Recruiting Can Do for Your Job Search. Have you ever wondered what it [...]

The following post is being shared for formally Introducing the JobStars Talent Spotlight. If you’re a job seeker, you [...]

The following post explores Why Federal Job Seekers Need a Strong LinkedIn Profile. As the federal hiring landscape continues [...]

The following post features the Larry David Celebrity Resume. Larry David. You know the name. Co-creator of Seinfeld, mastermind [...]

The following post explores the question: Is LinkedIn Premium Career Worth It? (for Job Seekers) If you’re a job [...]

The following post takes a look at Understanding the SF-86 Form (for Federal Job Seekers). You’ve applied for a [...]

The following post explores Should You Request a Job Transfer Before Quitting?. If you’re on the verge of quitting [...]

The following post takes a closer look at Exploring Indeed's Career Scout. Indeed, the world's largest job board, recently [...]

The following post takes a look at Understanding the SF-85P Form (for Federal Job Seekers). You’ve applied for a [...]

The following post explores Understanding Career Explorer on USAJOBS (for Federal Job Seekers). Finding the right career in the [...]

The following post explores Making Your LinkedIn Profile Visible Online (or Hiding It). When someone searches your name online, [...]

The following post explores Finding Volunteering Opportunities on LinkedIn. Are you thinking of volunteering? Beyond the personal satisfaction, volunteering [...]