By Mark Arnone mark@asknotllc.com What’s the difference between a federal resume and other resumes? This is a great question and one I’m asked a lot! An awes...

The president's budget request for fiscal year 2020 can divide a lot of people. After all, the request includes some controversial proposals. However, if the...

A few people asked me what they should do about their career search during the federal government shutdown so here's some thoughts and ideas that might be he...

As most of you know, finding and applying for a job on USAJobs is a full-time job. Successfully submitting an application is no easy task. With this in mind,...

Marine Corps non-commissioned officers like to hammer their privates and lance corporals with acronyms and easy-to-remember phrases. My favorite was the long...

Starting a new job is always tough. You’re trying to understand a company’s structure, policies, your pay/benefits, management expectations, and more. Tackli...

Federal service is a unique career track in many ways. The nature of the work, the demographics, the career opportunities, and much more, are all markedly di...

Federal hiring can often be an opaque, lengthy process that easily frustrates and confuses applicants. When you have been applying to federal job postings re...

2017 was quite a year for folks looking to land a career in the federal government. For starters, the year started off with a hiring “freeze” for federal age...

Whether you’re just starting your federal job search or well underway, one thing is certain: you’re using USAJobs. After all, that’s where everyone starts lo...

2017 was quite a year for folks looking to land a career in the federal government. For starters, the year started off with a hiring “freeze” for federal age...

What does it mean to be a leader? Most important, what does it mean to be a #servantleader? I’ve seen a recent uptick in people and blogs discussing the conc...

When you decide on a career field that interests you, or an organization where you want to work, there may be a moment early on when you question how to get ...