It might come as a surprise, but you don’t need to have a degree in political science to work in the federal government. In fact, there...

In this August 2020 webinar hosted by the Government Affairs Industry Network (GAIN), Mark Arnone explains the federal hiring process and...

Here’s where I break down my thoughts on what has and has not changed with federal hiring and what this might mean for your job search....

A recent change in federal hiring means it is easier and faster than ever before to get a federal job. This new change to the federal...

Memorial Day is something we look forward to each year. For many of us, it is the unofficial start of summer, family time, and beach...

The past couple months have certainly been a challenge. We’ve all been tested in so many different ways. The tragic loss of life, missed...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...