Recently we received some feedback from a Human Resources person who was selecting resumes for a Senior Executive Service (SES) position. Her job was to make the second cut and find the 25 best applicants out of 125. The amount of time she spent on each 15+ page SES application package was no more than…
There are advantages for Wounded Warriors in seeking federal employment. They can use veteran’s preference in hiring, and the years they accumulated in the military as well as many benefits carry over. The trick is landing the position. Recently the Resume Place, publisher of the Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd Ed, interviewed Dennis Eley,…
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 (see article on PRWeb) Many students and new grads are interested in federal employment. About one-fourth of US college students list government as one of their three major targeted employers, according to the 2013 Student Survey. Yet just 8.5% of all federal workers are younger than 30. In a…
Question: “I’m currently active duty military, and I’m looking to transition into a second career with the federal government. I was wondering how your service works. Do I give you my performance reports, and you turn them into a resume? I do not have a current resume, and I haven’t targeted a specific job announcement…
“Can a resume writer really get you a job? That’s the point, after all.” Check out this article that was posted over the holidays by the Marine Corps Times. Whether or not you are a veteran, if you are thinking about hiring a resume writer, you might want to read this! A Resume Writer Could…
I recently attended a Veterans’ Career Fair and took the opportunity to meet with five veterans, all former supervisors. I learned that they were seeking positions in areas like operations, administration, and communications. More than that, they expressed a continued to desire to work in a supervisory capacity. However, when I reviewed their resumes I…
If I told you that I heard of someone who runs about 5 miles a day, you probably wouldn’t be super impressed. But if I told you that this person ran 58,282 miles over the last 31 years, a mile for each of the fallen Vietnam veterans, you would likely look up from your cup…
While I am busy writing these articles, I really could use a little help around the house, so I decided that maybe it’s high time to hire a minion. I placed an ad in the “Minion Daily”: Help Wanted: Minion needed to do light housework, help with homework, and walk the dog. Must be punctual,…
Are you just beginning your next career after your military service? If you were working with a VA for Vet Coach, you have heard that the VA Coach services provided by the contractor SERCO has ended. We are sorry to hear about this valuable FREE service ending for the veterans seeking jobs with the VA…
Are you among the thousands of federal workers who last week were deemed “non-essential” and put on a temporary lay off with no assurance of back pay? You might think your job and skills are essential, but they may not be. If you have bills to pay and a family to support, take action now…