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    Understanding the OF-306 Form (for Federal Job Seekers)

    Published On: September 15th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post explores Understanding the OF-306 Form. If you’re applying for a federal job, chances are you’ll be [...]

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    Understanding Reasonable Accommodations (for Disabled Federal Job Seekers)

    Published On: September 14th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post explores Understanding Reasonable Accommodations (for Federal Job Seekers). Are you a federal job seeker with a [...]

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    Why Making Compromises is a Must (for Job Seekers)

    Published On: September 11th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Job Search

    The following post explores Why Making Compromises is a Must (for Job Seekers). When most people imagine their dream [...]

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    Avoiding Widow Lines on Your Resume

    Published On: September 10th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Resume Writing

    The following post explores Avoiding Widow Lines on Your Resume. Could the visual presentation of your Resume be undermining [...]

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    Why the Federal Hiring Process Takes So Long

    Published On: September 9th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post explores Why the Federal Hiring Process Takes So Long. Federal hiring has long carried a reputation [...]

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    Submitting Your Resume to Recruiting Firms

    Published On: September 6th, 2025Categories: Homepage, Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Employment Agencies, Reverse Recruiting

    The following post explores the topic of Submitting Your Resume to Recruiting Firms. Submitting your Resume to recruiting firms [...]

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    Understanding the SF-15 Form (for Federal Job Seekers)

    Published On: July 30th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post explores Understanding the SF-15 Form (for Federal Job Seekers). For veterans and eligible family members navigating [...]

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    Understanding Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (for Federal Job Seekers)

    Published On: July 6th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post explores Understanding Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (for Federal Job Seekers). If you’re a veteran exploring federal employment, [...]

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    Introducing the Questionnaire-Free Option (For New Customers)

    Published On: July 3rd, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: JobStars News, JobStars Resume Writing

    The following post is an announcement for Introducing the Questionnaire-Free Option (For New Customers). Let’s be honest: not everyone [...]

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    Building Your Two-Page Federal Resume

    Published On: June 25th, 2025Categories: Homepage, Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal, Resume Writing

    The following post explores Building Your Two-Page Federal Resume. Thinking of building your Federal Resume? Not sure how to [...]

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    Knowing When to Connect or Follow on LinkedIn

    Published On: June 24th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: LinkedIn

    The following post explores Knowing When to Connect or Follow on LinkedIn. Not sure when to follow versus connect [...]

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    Understanding the New ECQs

    Published On: June 23rd, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: ECQs, Federal

    The following post takes a closer look at Understanding the New ECQs. Forget the old ECQs - there’s [...]

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    How Much Does a Resume Writing Service Cost?

    Published On: June 22nd, 2025Categories: Homepage, Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: JobStars Resume Writing, Resume Services

    The following post explores the question: How Much Does Resume Writing Cost? Working with a good Resume Writer is [...]

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    Navigating Major SES Changes

    Published On: June 21st, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post takes a closer look at Navigating Major SES Changes. Interested in applying to SES federal jobs [...]

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    How the Merit Hiring Plan Affects Federal Job Seekers

    Published On: June 17th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post explores How the Merit Hiring Plan Affects Federal Job Seekers. Do you still need a 10-page [...]

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    Explaining the Four Essay Questions for Federal Jobs

    Published On: June 15th, 2025Categories: Homepage, Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post takes a closer look at Explaining the Four Essay Questions for Federal Jobs. In May 2025, [...]

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    Understanding the SF-50 Form (for Federal Job Seekers)

    Published On: June 14th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal

    The following post takes a look at Understanding the SF-50 Form (for Federal Job Seekers). If you're a current [...]

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    Resume Tips for Applying to Out-of-State Jobs

    Published On: June 13th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Resume Writing

    The following post features Resume Tips for Applying to Out-of-State Jobs. Have you ever wondered what changes to make [...]

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    Navigating Major Changes to the Federal Resume

    Published On: June 11th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal, Resume Writing

    The following post offers guidance on Navigating Major Changes to the Federal Resume. Did you hear the Federal Resume [...]

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    Optimizing Open to Work on LinkedIn

    Published On: June 4th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: LinkedIn

    The following post explores the topic of Optimizing Open to Work on LinkedIn. Is your Open to Work section [...]

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    Using Credentials After Your Name On a Resume

    Published On: May 29th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Resume Writing

    The following post explores the topic of Using Credentials After Your Name On a Resume. When formatting your Resume, [...]

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    Selecting Your Industry on LinkedIn (with PDF List)

    Published On: May 15th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: LinkedIn

    The following post explores the topic of Selecting Your Industry on LinkedIn. When setting up your LinkedIn profile, choosing [...]

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    Reasons for Contacting an Employment Lawyer (as a Job Seeker)

    Published On: May 6th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Job Search, Legal

    The following post features Reasons for Contacting an Employment Lawyer (as a Job Seeker). If you're actively applying for [...]

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    Understanding a Federal Resume vs. Government Resume

    Published On: May 1st, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Federal, Resume Writing

    The following post explores the Difference Between Government and Federal Resumes. Have you ever wondered if a Government Resume [...]

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    Benefits of Using a Letter of Recommendation (with PDF Example)

    Published On: April 26th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Job Search

    The following post explores the Benefits of Using a Letter of Recommendation (as a Job Seeker). When you're applying [...]

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    Listing Education on a Resume Without a Degree

    Published On: April 23rd, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Resume Writing

    The following post explores the topic of Listing Education on a Resume Without a Degree. Should your include high [...]

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  • Professional woman thoughtfully reflecting on her career values in a YouTube-style thumbnail promoting a free PDF workbook for career planning and self-assessment.

    Identifying Your Career Values (with PDF Workbook)

    Published On: April 8th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: Career Planning

    The following post features explores the idea of Identifying Your Career Values (with PDF Workbook). Are you feeling stuck [...]

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    Benefits of Following Companies on LinkedIn

    Published On: February 2nd, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: LinkedIn

    The following post explores the Benefits of Following Companies on LinkedIn. Have you ever discovered a company and found [...]

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    Celebrating 500 Blog Posts

    Published On: January 22nd, 2025Categories: Featured Articles, Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: JobStars News

    The following article marks a significant milestone in my career: Celebrating 500 Blog Posts. I wrote my first blog [...]

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  • How to Write ECQs Using CCAR

    Published On: January 17th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tips & AdviceTags: ECQs, Federal

    The following post explores How to Write ECQs Using CCAR. Looking to land a Senior Executive Service (SES) role? [...]

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