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    Federal Careers for Business Majors
    • Nov 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    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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    Webinar: The Federal Hiring Process & USAJobs.gov
    • 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...
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    Federal Job Search During COVID-19
    • 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....
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    Getting a federal job is getting easier
    • 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...
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    Thoughts on Memorial Day
    • 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...
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    Tips & Resources for Federal Government Careers during COVID-19
    • 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...
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    Answered: What is a "Federal" Resume?
    • Mar 22, 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...
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    Federal Careers and the 2020 Budget Request
    • Mar 12, 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...
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    Will the federal government shutdown impact my federal career search (not if you don't let it)?
    • Jan 27, 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...
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    A Webinar with AskNot LLC & GAIN
    • 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...
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    The Art of Time Discipline: Why the Early Bird Still Gets the Worm
    • 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...
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    Moving Up the Federal Ladder
    • 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...
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    Acclimating to Federal Service
    • 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,...
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    Timelines for Federal Hiring
    • 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...
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    Getting Started in the Federal Government - A Webinar with GAIN
    • 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...
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    The USAJobs Myth: One Destination, Many Paths
    • 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...
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    Federal Agencies are Hiring
    • 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...
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    What is a Servant Leader?
    • 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...
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    Building Experience for Your Career
    • 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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