Nov 14, 20201 minFederal Careers for Business MajorsIt 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...
Sep 3, 20201 minWebinar: 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, 20202 minFederal Job Search During COVID-19Here’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, 20202 minGetting 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, 20201 minThoughts 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, 20201 minTips & Resources for Federal Government Careers during COVID-19The 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 22, 20192 minAnswered: 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 12, 20192 minFederal 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 27, 20192 minWill 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, 20191 minA Webinar with AskNot LLC & GAINAs 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, 20183 minThe Art of Time Discipline: Why the Early Bird Still Gets the WormMarine Corps non-commissioned officers like to hammer their privates and lance corporals with acronyms and easy-to-remember phrases. My...
Sep 22, 20183 minMoving Up the Federal LadderStarting a new job is always tough. You’re trying to understand a company’s structure, policies, your pay/benefits, management...
Sep 8, 20183 minAcclimating to Federal ServiceFederal service is a unique career track in many ways. The nature of the work, the demographics, the career opportunities, and much more,...
Aug 26, 20183 minTimelines for Federal HiringFederal hiring can often be an opaque, lengthy process that easily frustrates and confuses applicants. When you have been applying to...
Jul 25, 20181 minGetting Started in the Federal Government - A Webinar with GAIN2017 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, 20183 minThe USAJobs Myth: One Destination, Many PathsWhether 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, 20182 minFederal Agencies are Hiring2017 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, 20182 minWhat 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, 20183 minBuilding Experience for Your CareerWhen 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...