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Rare Federal Hiring Opportunities for Recent Graduates Amid Government Hiring Freeze

Despite widespread federal cutbacks, valuable pathways still exist for new graduates seeking government careers. The Current Federal Employment Climate If you’ve been following the news about federal employment, you know the landscape has changed dramatically in 2025. The federal government is currently under a hiring freeze that began in January and has been extended through July 15th.…

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Top Tips for Federal Employees Transitioning to Private Industry Résumés

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top Tips for Federal Employees Transitioning to Private Industry Résumés “Read Top Tips for Resume Writing Article here“ By Kathryn Troutman, Baltimore, MD Transitioning from federal service to the private sector can feel like learning an entirely new language. Your years of valuable government experience need translation to resonate with corporate hiring managers. We…

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