Understanding the Federal Job Search and USAJOBS Application Process
Growing up in a city full of Federal employment opportunities, snagging a government job was pretty much akin to hitting the career jackpot. Truth be told, there are quite a few benefits that come with government jobs like higher salaries,…
This isn’t Your Dad’s Resume
A lot has changed in hiring practices since your father put together a resume to embark on a job search. To be honest, a lot has changed in resume writing best practices over the last 5 years. From time to…
3 Reasons Why Employers Aren’t Responding to Your Resume
5 Resume Red Flags that can Instantly Derail Your Job Search
Is Your Resume Exposing You to Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination is definitely real – let’s start off by confirming that fact. As we move forward with navigating our careers in a COVID-19 society, ageism is even more of a challenge than usual as economic uncertainty has forced some…
Can Your Resume Impress Hiring Managers in 8 Seconds or Less?
How to Maneuver Employment Gaps in Your Resume
One of the most common challenges job seekers reach out for assistance on is how to address employment gaps in their resumes. As I mentioned in a previous post, people take career breaks for many different reasons, so it’s not…
How Senior-Level Job Seekers can Use Job Boards as a Launching Pad to Job Search Success
6 Cover Letter Mistakes that can Derail Your Job Search
Never underestimate the power of including a customized cover letter when submitting your resume for a job. When I was navigating my career within the corporate workforce, I was told that whenever you submit your resume to apply for a…