Job Seekers Blog

The following post takes a closer look at Understanding KSAs, MTQs, and ECQs. Did you know that some Federal [...]

The following post explores When ATS Doesn't Matter in Your Job Search. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are all the [...]

The following post explores the topic of Choosing Your LinkedIn Profile Location. Have you ever wondered what to select [...]

The following post explores the topic of Mapping Your Professional Network (with PDF Worksheet). It's not what you know [...]

The following post explores How to Evaluate Your Job Search Effectiveness. Are you spinning your wheels in the job [...]

The following post offers insight into Using the Occupational Outlook Handbook to Explore Careers. The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), [...]

The following post explores the question: does the U.S. federal government offer part-time positions? In short, the answer is [...]

The following post explores the Pros and Cons of LinkedIn Verification. Have you considered getting verified on LinkedIn but [...]

The following post explores the question: Are Resume Writing Services a Scam?? The internet is absolutely loaded with Resume [...]

The following post features the Michael Jordan Celebrity Resume. Say what you will about LeBron, Kobe, Wilt, or Larry [...]

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

The following post explores Why Job Seekers Should Use Glassdoor Before Applying. Glassdoor is an established online platform that [...]

The following post explores Why You Should Target Companies Headquartered in Your City. Wherever you call home, there are [...]

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

The following post explores Benefits of LinkedIn Recommendations (for Job Seekers). Are you looking to make your LinkedIn profile [...]

The following post explores the question: Can You Get a Federal Job with a Criminal Record? If you have [...]

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

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

The following post explores What Is Resume Paper and Why Should You Use It? Does anyone actually print out [...]

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 United [...]

The following post explores Posting on LinkedIn After Being Laid Off. After being laid off, you may wonder whether [...]

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

The following post explores Options for Creating a Federal Resume. If you’re thinking about building a Federal Resume for [...]

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 What to Consider When Comparing Multiple Job Offers (with PDF Worksheet). Are you weighing multiple [...]

The following post explores Federal Job Eligibility Requirements Explained. Are you interested in applying to jobs with the U.S. [...]

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