Federal Careers for Business Majors
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...
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- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
Webinar: The Federal Hiring Process & USAJobs.gov
In this August 2020 webinar hosted by the Government Affairs Industry Network (GAIN), Mark Arnone explains the federal hiring process and...
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Federal Job Search During COVID-19
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....
- Jul 4, 2020
- 2 min
Getting a federal job is getting easier
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...
- May 25, 2020
- 1 min
Thoughts on Memorial Day
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...
- May 10, 2020
- 1 min
Tips & Resources for Federal Government Careers during COVID-19
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...
- Mar 21, 2019
- 2 min
Answered: What is a "Federal" Resume?
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...
- Mar 11, 2019
- 2 min
Federal Careers and the 2020 Budget Request
The president's budget request for fiscal year 2020 can divide a lot of people. After all, the request includes some controversial...
- Jan 26, 2019
- 2 min
Will the federal government shutdown impact my federal career search (not if you don't let it)?
A few people asked me what they should do about their career search during the federal government shutdown so here's some thoughts and...
- Jan 24, 2019
- 1 min
A Webinar with AskNot LLC & GAIN
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...
- Dec 10, 2018
- 3 min
The Art of Time Discipline: Why the Early Bird Still Gets the Worm
Marine Corps non-commissioned officers like to hammer their privates and lance corporals with acronyms and easy-to-remember phrases. My...
- Sep 22, 2018
- 3 min
Moving Up the Federal Ladder
Starting a new job is always tough. You’re trying to understand a company’s structure, policies, your pay/benefits, management...
- Sep 8, 2018
- 3 min
Acclimating to Federal Service
Federal service is a unique career track in many ways. The nature of the work, the demographics, the career opportunities, and much more,...
- Aug 26, 2018
- 3 min
Timelines for Federal Hiring
Federal hiring can often be an opaque, lengthy process that easily frustrates and confuses applicants. When you have been applying to...
- Jul 25, 2018
- 1 min
Getting Started in the Federal Government - A Webinar with GAIN
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...
- Jul 11, 2018
- 3 min
The USAJobs Myth: One Destination, Many Paths
Whether you’re just starting your federal job search or well underway, one thing is certain: you’re using USAJobs. After all, that’s...
- Jul 11, 2018
- 2 min
Federal Agencies are Hiring
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...
- Jul 11, 2018
- 2 min
What is a Servant Leader?
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...
- Jul 11, 2018
- 3 min
Building Experience for Your Career
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...
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