Career

A federal resume is a tool for gaining or advancing one’s career in the government arena. At its core, it is similar to the standard private sector resume. However key differences exist in the type and amount of information provided. Therefore, in order to be successful with federal employment, it is necessary to be mindful […]

In addition to providing a resume, federal job applicants are typically required to complete narrative statements on specified knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) factors. These statements, which accompany an applicant’s cover letter and resume, are required to be considered for employment. This portion of the selection process is based on the premise that past behavior […]

The Senior Executive Service (SES) is a group of federal employees who serve at the top levels of the U.S. government. These individuals fill federal managerial, supervisory, and policy positions above GS-15 that are not filled by presidential appointment. In order to be considered for these positions, an individual must submit an SES resume to […]

Bill interviews like a seasoned pro. He gets lots of job offers and turns them all down, always finding some little thing that is missing. Later he brags about how much money he was offered. I got him three offers myself before I realized he’s a serial job hunter. Bill gets off on being pursued.
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My cousin came to me a while back upset about his resume. He had paid a professional over $300 to have a great resume written. But after sending out dozens of copies, he still had not been granted any interviews. He was blaming the resume and was disappointed with the person he paid to write […]

Interviewing can be wonderful experience or it can be filled with anxiety. For most of us it is a stressful and necessary part of the job selection process.
We all know it is possible to receive an offer after the very first interview. It is more likely you might get passed over for jobs several times […]

Going to the dentist is a dreaded event for many people. The reasons are too many to list, but it is almost instinctive. We all hate going to the dentist. Today, it is possible to combine going to the dentist with sightseeing and vacationing. Hungary has become a very popular destination for what some have […]

It is inevitable in many industries that workers will be exposed to dangerous substances, causing the need for considerable safety efforts like wearing protective clothing, such as a disposable shoe cover set or disposable shirts. A split second of simple exposure to dangerous substances can result in blindness, burns, breathing complications, and death. This is […]

People will often think of scuba diving are being done by tourists in some tropical country and have fun in their exploration underwater. The fact is that scuba diving is not only a recreational activity. The fact is that deep sea or commercial diving has a lot of opportunities for one to enter as a […]

Career change often feels like Mission Impossible. Every career coach and career counselor hears the question: “Does anybody really make a successful career change?”
Recently I received this question in my own e-mail: How do I change my perception of my ability to make a positive career change in the face of continued disappointments? Here […]