Job Seekers Blog

The following post features DIY Two-Page Federal Resume Template and Example (in PDF). If you’re here, there’s a good [...]

The following post explores: Does the Federal Government Hire During a Hiring Freeze? When news of a federal hiring [...]

The following post examines Exploring a Career as a Federal Government Attorney. Many attorneys spend their careers moving between [...]

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

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 the topic of Understanding QRFs (for Federal Job Seekers). Anyone who has spent time applying [...]

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

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

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 Understanding Veterans' Preference (for Federal Job Seekers). Our cherished US veterans are great candidates to [...]

The following post explores Documents Needed for Applying to Federal Jobs. When applying for a federal job, the types [...]

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

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

The following post explores Why the Federal Hiring Process is Still Slow. The federal government has long been criticized [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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