Online Federal Resume Writing

by fred 11. March 2010

In today’s society, many candidates are now using the Web for posting their resumes and finding jobs. Federal hiring managers have the laborious task of going through thousands of resumes to find the right applicant, so it is essential that...

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How to write a Federal cover letter

by fred 2. March 2010

Your cover letter is your chance to make a good first impression with the Federal hiring manager and it is potentially more important than a resume. Your cover letter allows you to tell a compelling story that provides a personal, relatable context...View Full Post...

A Look at Federal Medical Jobs

by fred 22. February 2010
There is an important job shortage in the nation today, even among those who have high end certifications. As you've probably figured out, despite having the education, you might still end up working at the local fast food joint. In some cases it...View Full Post...

5 ways to become a Foreign Service Officer

by fred 15. February 2010

Want to see the world and become a Foreigh Service Officer? Here are 5 jobs you can do:

  • Be a consular officer, which means your job will be ro protect US citizens abroad.
  • Be an economic officer, promoting partnerships...
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The Difference Between KSA's and ECQ's

by fred 8. February 2010
Most people do not know the difference between KSA's and an ECQ's.  KSA  essays are usually mandatory when it comes to applying to most government positions. Submitted along your government resume...View Full Post...

Tips to write effective KSA responses

by fred 3. February 2010

Applying for a Federal job is totally different than applying for any other type of job. When a Federal job opening is posted, they may ask candidates to submit a narrative statement known as a KSA in addition to a resume.

KSA stands...

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Writing a cover letter for a Federal government job

by fred 25. January 2010

One of the questions we have been getting, mostly from job seekers applying for the first time to a government job is if they should write a cover letter. As you might have noticed, the government is pretty clear about the types of documents they...

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3 elements of Federal resume writing

by fred 21. January 2010

Even though most people believe that writing Federal resumes is simple, there are really lots of things to consider before you can generate an effective government resume. The type of job you are applying for will for the most part...

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Useful SES job and resume links

by fred 3. December 2009

Here are a few links that you might find helpful, whether it's about looking and applying for SES jobs or writing your SES resume:

 

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Can Federal job listings be checked for free?

by fred 30. September 2009

With quite a few membership-based Government job sites out there, some readers have been asking me if it was possible to search for government jobs for free. Well the answer is obviously Yes as you actually shouldn't have to pay to check out...

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