Job Seekers Blog

The following post provides an Introduction to the Workforce Recruitment Program (for Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities). Good [...]

The following post lists the top Reasons for Using Glassdoor as a Job Seeker. Glassdoor is an established online [...]

The following post explores the Benefits of Targeting Employers with Local Headquarters. Wherever you call home, there are several [...]

The following post explores the topic of Applying to Federal Jobs Without a Security Clearance. Good news for those [...]

The following post explores Why LinkedIn Recommendations are a Good Idea. Are you looking to make your LinkedIn profile [...]

The following post explores the topic of Eligibility for Federal Jobs with a Criminal Record. Good news for those [...]

The following post explores the topic of Understanding GS Levels in Federal Jobs. New to USAJOBS? If so, you [...]

The following post offers an Introduction to The Pathways Program (for Students and Recent Graduates). Are you a student [...]

The following article explores some of the top Reasons for Using Resume Paper. Does anyone actually print out their [...]

The following post explore the Benefits of Joining LinkedIn Groups. Thinking about joining LinkedIn groups? They're worth considering if [...]

The following post takes a closer look at Understanding Military Spouse Preference. Being married to an active duty military [...]

The following post explores the Pros and Cons of Federal Employment. Thinking about pursuing a job with the U.S. federal [...]

The following article explores the topic of posting on LinkedIn after being laid off, including what it is and [...]

The following post explores the Best and Worst Resume Services on BBB. When searching for a resume service, it's [...]

The following post explores How to Make a Federal Resume If you're thinking about building a Federal Resume for the [...]

The following post offers Tips for Writing an Elevator Pitch for Job Seekers. In today’s fast-moving world, you don’t [...]

Whether you worked on-site, hybrid, or remotely – adding a job location type for each job on your LinkedIn [...]

The following post explores Key Considerations When Evaluating Multiple Job Offers (with PDF Worksheet). Are you weighing multiple job [...]

Are you interested in applying to jobs with the US federal government? This post offers a helpful overview to [...]

The following post explores the topic of the Importance of Cover Letters for Job Search Success. Many job seekers [...]

The following post explores Using Hashtags on LinkedIn as a Job Seeker. Using hashtags on LinkedIn is a simple [...]

Whether you were outside the workforce for six months - or six years - adding a career break on [...]

This post explores Understanding Age Discrimination and How To Handle It. Approaching 50 years old? 60 years old? As [...]

The following post offers Tips for Applying to Federal Jobs on USAJOBS, Federal employment is highly sought after for [...]

The following post explores the topic of Adding Projects on LinkedIn and how to do so. Adding project to [...]

The following post provides an Introduction to SkillBridge (for Service Members). Is your military service time winding down? If [...]

Since joining BBB in 2017, JobStars USA has received multiple consecutive Complaint Free Awards from the Better Business Bureau of [...]

The following post explores Situations for Using the Keirsey Career Temperament. The Keirsey Career Temperament ('Keirsey') is a well-known [...]

The following post explores Transitioning from Private Sector to Federal Employment. Are you interested in serving your country as [...]

The following post explores the topic of using a Job Search Tracking Spreadsheet. Tracking your job search activity is [...]