Scott Rich is a prime example of how a student with disabilities can be successful. Rich was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and behavioral problems affected him throughout elementary school. He had difficulty engaging to the point that he was expelled on several occasions, and during middle and high school, he suffered anxiety and time management issues.

Today, life for Rich is an entirely different story. At age 29, Rich has earned his M.A. in Special Education, a B.A. in Geography, and a Minor in Special Education. Rich now works as an outreach advocate and is mentoring students with special needs and autism.

So you took out a federal student loan and now it’s time to pay it back. I was in your exact position a year ago and even though I was working at Federal Student Aid, the student loan repayment process was overwhelming.

Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?

Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.

Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.

Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, social media profiles, cover letters, and email signatures.
* does each portray you as the best match for the job you are seeking?
* are you demonstrating your past successes in terms of your future goals?
* would you hire you?

If you are a federal government contractor looking to take your career to the next level, there is one piece of advice that may interest you.  Learn more in the following post.

My colleague Kevin Drummond, a Senior Acquisition Analyst, was asked to come up with his top career advice for yesterday’s Career Fair panel at the NCMA Government Contracts Management Conference.  Here’s what he wrote in our Integrity Matters blog. Do you agree?

I have many friends and colleagues in the Federal Government and the industry that supports it.  Just like in any field, they’re always thinking about how to make the most of their career.  I thought about what would be the single most important piece of advice I should give for those wanting to take the next step.

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Marketing your skills on paper is a tough job as there are hundreds of resumes out there competing for a single job. You might be the best candidate for the job but you are as good as your resume shows you. Drafting an outstanding resume and cover letter is not an easy feat for everyone. This is where the need arises for hiring a Professional resume writing service.

You never want to appear desperate in your job search before a recruiter or an employer.  The following post explains why this tactic could hurt your chances of getting a job.

The popular phrase of never letting anyone see you sweat came from a 1980s Gillette commercial for its popular deodorant. So what does that have to do with you, a 2012 job seeker?

More than you can imagine.