Category: Federal Job Search
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Feds Are Taking Applications for Military-to-Defense Transitioners
Feds Are Taking Applications for Military-to-Defense Transitioners Posted by Kathryn Troutman, President, www.resume-place.com April 17, 2017 When is a hiring freeze not a hiring freeze?…
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Ten Steps Success Story by Paulina Chen
From the Introduction by Paulina Chen to the Jobseeker’s Guide 8th Edition This book actually works, and I am not just saying that because I…
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Judgment – Your Resume’s Secret Sauce
Making tabloids and mainstream news a few years ago, a group of Japanese tourists boneheadedly elevated the wisdom of their in-car GPS above their own…
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Changing Shirts: How to Approach a Federal Career or Series Change
Let’s assume you’ve decided the time is right for a change and have determined you may qualify for a different federal occupational series. You’re tired of your current…
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Top Tips for Transitioning Military from Hawaii Transition Summit 2016
Kathryn Troutman, known as the Federal Resume Guru, was prepared for a large auditorium presentation of Ten Steps to a Federal Job® on Monday October…
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The 3-Page IRS CDP Resume
The Candidate Development Program Overview Applying for Candidate Development Programs (CDP) may require different resume types and application procedures. As with any federal job announcement,…
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5 Secrets to the New USAJOBS Applicant Pages
5 Secrets to the New USAJOBS Applicant Pages USAJOBS just got updated as of 8/20! You will see new colors (green, gray and black), new…
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Many Federal Agencies Offer Jobs Fighting Terrorism
Especially in these times, legions of American civilians feel called to join the battle against terrorism, international and domestic. For those so motivated, there are…
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DoD Program Gives Jobs Priority to Relocated Military Spouses
Being married to someone serving active duty presents many challenges, from making a home on a military base to moving many times, around the country…
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3 Keys To Getting a Higher Level Position
Identifying Keywords in “Specialized Experience” It’s essential to tailor your application to each SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Although certain Civil Service language is generic, every agency…