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Remote Jobs
November 18, 2021

NEW OPM FEDERAL GUIDELINES ENCOURAGE TELEWORK

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the publication of new and more-expansive guidelines for telework and remote work across the U.S. Government on Nov. 12, 2021. 
Chris Westbrook
Assistant Director, Curriculum Development
Job Search Resources
November 12, 2021

FINDING SUPPORT THROUGH VETERAN & EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

One of my favorite all-time movies is “Seabiscuit (2003)”, a story about an undersized Depression-era racehorse who achieves many victories on the racetrack...
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Federal Resumes
September 30, 2021

HOW TO DEAL WITH EMPLOYMENT GAPS IN YOUR RESUME’S WORK HISTORY

During one of our recent webinars (Making Your Federal Resume Shine, Sep. 14), an attendee asked, “How do I handle employment gaps in my resume?”
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
September 21, 2021

FEDERAL CAREER CONNECTION, INC. WELCOMES 2021-2022 BOARD MEMBERS

ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 21, 2021) ‒ Federal Career Connection, Inc. announced today the appointment of nine to the board of directors, who were officially installed during the “Special Organizational Meeting of The Board of Directors” on Saturday.
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
High Demand Jobs
September 9, 2021

AMERICORPS AND CDC BOOSTS RECRUITMENT TO MEET CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS THROUGHOUT LOCAL COMMUNITIES

The new partnership is supported by a $400 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act that will fund up to 5,000 public health-related careers...
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Career Strategies
August 27, 2021

GEN Z COULD LEAD A RENAISSANCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE—IF ONLY THEY COULD GET IN

A service-minded 21-year-old says her peers want to work in government, but the barriers to entry are too high.
Kaitlyn Rentala
Author/Student
Career Planning
August 13, 2021

USING THE IDP TO ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS

Many Americans who joined the workforce may have chosen their first job by the very first offer. Or perhaps by way of a happenstance moment where the job came to them.
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Federal Job Landscape
August 13, 2021

DOD LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE FOR CIVILIAN CAREERS

The Department of Defense recently launched a new website providing job seekers with a better understanding of DoD civilian employment opportunities. 
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Federal Job Landscape
July 29, 2021

BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR A FEDERAL JOB, LEARN THE INDUSTRY’S LANDSCAPE

Before you think about blasting your resume to a wide swath of federal job announcements, you need to learn about the federal job industry and how to navigate the hiring process.
Interviews
July 16, 2021

CLOSING THE GAP: PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

So...you’re applying for a federal job. The following tips will help you successfully navigate the hurdles from job application to becoming a public servant in the US Government.
Chris Westbrook
Assistant Director, Curriculum Development
Federal Job Landscape
July 10, 2021

GET INFORMED ON THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN THE FEDERAL SECTOR

Learn how well agencies are performing in the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s “High Risk List”
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Career Planning
July 6, 2021

BEING A LEADER AT ANY LEVEL IN GOVERNMENT

There is no doubt that from the last 15 months COVID-19 has shaken-up the pre-pandemic workplace view of the 'management / leadership' paradigms.
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Cybersecurity Careers
July 6, 2021

DHS SPRINT TO HIRE CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently finished hiring “Sprints” to onboard nearly 300 cybersecurity professionals and the extension of an additional 500 tentative job offers.
Chris Westbrook
Assistant Director, Curriculum Development
Cybersecurity Careers
April 27, 2021

AMERICA NEEDS TRAINED CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS, LIKE YOU, TO FIGHT AGAINST MALICIOUS ACTORS

Cybersecurity Career Pathways, Tools, and Resources for Job Seekers
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
OPM Guidance
March 29, 2021

OPM EXTENDS SCHEDULE A HIRING AUTHORITY THRU DECEMBER 31

Job seekers who qualify under the Schedule A Hiring Authority have more time to apply for federal positions tied to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic efforts.
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Career Strategies
March 12, 2021

NOW MORE THAN EVER YOU NEED TO MANAGE YOUR ONLINE BRAND AND REPUTATION

Your online brand and reputation are either working or hindering your career search.
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Job Search Techniques
March 4, 2021

STOP AIMLESSLY APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS; INSTEAD, DEVELOP A JOB SEARCH PLAN

There are some of you that are bored with your job or there’s little opportunity for growth; worse yet, you’re in a dead-end job.
Alex Harrington
Author and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) & Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Federal Job Landscape
February 26, 2021

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH AMERICA’S TSA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Feb. 19 that it is seeking to hire over 6,000 Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) by this summer 2021.
Chris Westbrook
Assistant Director, Curriculum Development
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