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…
Now that the drawdown of Afghanistan is finally almost here, it’s time to think about your job search while you are still overseas. Many Americans who are living and working overseas would like to stay overseas and take advantage of the lifestyle and work in other countries. It could help your candidacy for another position…
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, 2013, the Presidential Management Fellows application for the program’s Class of 2014 is posted on USAJOBS.gov. The entire initial application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed by Oct. 15th. Unless there is an extension because of the furlough. Here is a great webpage with the…
I had another blog planned for this week, but in light of the government shutdown, I thought a change in topic might be in order. I am calling this “Be On Time,” because even though everyone else has to be on time when meeting government deadlines, legislators are apparently allowed to be tardy, even if…
Most people understand that the government is inflexible about processing forms. For example, if you are submitting your taxes, you must use the required forms, and your only options are the 1040, 1040-EZ, and1040A. You must complete the form very carefully, accurately, and completely. You must submit all of the required additional documents and forms.…
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Reposted from June, 2012 Can your spirits be raised to write a better resume by thinking about the morning that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “Defence of Ft. McHenry” that became the National Anthem? (Mr. Key’s accomplishment would make a great KSA for Ability to Write!) Read his “Star Spangled” KSA » On September…
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“The federal resume you submitted to USAJOBS will be electronically scanned for keywords to determine if you are qualified for the position.” You’ve heard that before, right? It is a common myth about the federal job application process – maybe the biggest one. It is, simply, NOT TRUE. The resume you submit through the USAJOBS…
Good news! Your job search expenses may be tax deductible. Here are the top six things the IRS wants you to know about deducting costs related to your job search. 1. IRS: “You can deduct certain expenses you have in looking for a new job in your present occupation, even if you do not get…