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Star Spangled Accomplishment for Independence Day
Francis Scott Key’s ECQ CCAR Happy Independence Day from Resume Place! Introduction Here at Resume Place, as a Federal Career Coach® I am constantly coaching my clients to write “leadership stories” about…
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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…
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Condensing Decades of Leadership Commitment to Mission into a 2-Page Private Industry Resume
Part of the dismay experienced by federal employees facing the untimely end of a productive career in public service is the realization that a brand-new type of resume is needed. How do…
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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…
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Navigating Federal Career Uncertainty: Essential New Resource
New Guide Helps Federal Employees Transition to Private Sector “Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry” By Kathryn Troutman, Author BALTIMORE, MD – April 28, 2025 – Recent executive orders aimed at…
