New Year, New Job

In 2012, many people are taking to heart the expression, “Out with the old, in with the new.” According to specialized staffing firm OfficeTeam, the idea is especially relevant when searching for employment. Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passe, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. Continue Reading

11 Mistakes Federal Job Seekers Should Avoid

Federal job seekers often are frustrated with, overwhelmed by or puzzled over the complex federal hiring process. In their new book, Find Your Federal Job Fit, authors Janet M. Ruck and Karol Taylor explain that the “federal application process, which is unlike any other, can be cumbersome and confusing at times. It is based on a set of laws and regulations that were written for a specific purpose. Over time, layers of new laws were added. Eventually they created a morass of rules that now make up the federal hiring system.”

Federal job seekers, especially those just starting their searches, often make mistakes during the application process that could easily be avoided. Ruck and Taylor highlight 11 mistakes that many federal job seekers make, and how to avoid them. The errors include: Continue Reading