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An Overview of the Ideal SES (Senior Executive Service) Job Candidate

While each Federal position description has different criteria and requirements specified in the keywords used, there are general qualifications that make someone an ideal candidate for an SES (Senior Executive Service) position with the Federal government. According to Charles Ingersoll of Korn/Ferry International, who helps to fill senior-level job openings in the Federal government, there […]

C-Level Executive Leadership: Making a Difference in Business

As a C-Level Executive, you can really make a difference in business. Because you are at the height of management, your decisions are crucial to all the other operations of the agency or departments you supervise and develop. When you are a C-Level Executive, it is imperative to keep learning and growing so you can […]

More Than Any Other Job Seeker, a C-Level Professional Needs a Professionally Written Resume

If you’re applying to flip burgers or clerk in a convenience store, you really don’t need a professionally written resume — and though a professionally crafted resume is certainly nice to have at any level of employment, when you reach C-level professional status, it becomes imperative. The reason is simple: You are playing in a […]

How to Determine Your Veteran’s Preference Before Applying for a Federal Job

Have you served in the military and do you have a veterans’ preference? Here are ways to determine if you have a veterans preference prior to applying for a Federal position. Basically, the law states that disabled veterans or veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified periods of time […]

What is the Information Technology Exchange Program in the Federal Government?

Basically, the ITEP give private industry and Federal agencies an opportunity to learn from each other. If you are looking for an exciting new professional development opportunity with the Federal government, the ITEP is it. For those already employed in IT in private industry, or currently employed in a federal agency in IT, you may […]

Public Speaking & The Art of Persuasion for Executives in Federal Government SES Positions

When a candidate is fortunate enough to get a coveted position as an SES executive with the Federal government, it is essential to continually educate yourself and hone your professional skills. Through supplemental courses and seminars, many SES executives are sharpening their abilities in the areas of public speaking and the art of persuasion.  Because […]

Understanding the Difference Between KSA and ECQ in the Federal Job Application

Most people don’t know the difference between a KSA and an ECQ in the Federal job application process. KSA statements are required when applying for most federal jobs. Used in conjunction with your Federal resume they allow the hiring manager to evaluate your knowledge, skills and abilities for the job you are applying for. Generally […]

Use Keywords in the Vacancy Announcement to Enrich a Federal Resume and KSAO

Your federal resume and KSAO outlining your knowledge, skills and abilities by using relevant keywords are the most important documents required to start or advance your career with the federal government. Federal resumes are much different from those used to apply for positions in private industry. Most federal resumes are longer than private sector resumes […]

Showcase Your Education and Experience in A Dynamic Cover Letter: Grab an Employer’s Attention

Do you know how to write a great cover letter to accompany your resume? Few people do, at least a letter good enough to stand out from the crowd of applicants for the job they want. Differentiating yourself from your competition means taking extra care in every step of the hiring process. The first contact […]

Great Ways to Prepare for your First Post Graduate Career Interview

Preparing for your first post graduate job interview calls for making certain that you are mentally and physically ready for any challenge you may experience. If challenge sounds like too strong a word, consider this: the job world is tough these days. Even when interviewers themselves are the model of proper business decorum, they will […]

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