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Making the Leap: Transitioning Out of a Federal Government Career

  The decision—or necessity—to leave a career in the federal government can be daunting, especially in the face of widespread downsizing and shifting agency priorities. Whether you’ve been impacted by recent layoffs or you’re proactively seeking a change, the transition … Continue reading

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5 New Tips For Job Seekers in 2022

Let’s be honest–it’s not easy looking for work. Sometimes it can feel like you are hurling job applications into a blackhole, leaving you feeling demoralized and unmotivated. Additionally, you can do absolutely nothing wrong, and you may still find yourself … Continue reading

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5 of the Fastest Growing Job Industries for 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the work environment dramatically, with millions of Americans switching careers or saying their goodbyes to the office forever. While employment in the United States will rise slowly over the next decade, certain occupations will be … Continue reading

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Why December Might Be The Best Time To Be a Job Seeker

Have you been told that the holiday season, especially around Christmas and New Year’s, is not the best time to look for work? Well, before you shut down for the holidays, you may want to consider this: December can be … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of the Gig Economy

The term “gig” comes from the world of the performing arts, where comedians, musicians, and others are paid for individual appearances known as “gigs.” Merriam-Webster defines gig economy as “economic activity that involves the use of temporary or freelance workers … Continue reading

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Should You Be Hesitant About Returning to Work?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that now that millions of people have received the vaccine, businesses are reopening left and right. On the flip side, you have also probably heard that many companies are struggling … Continue reading

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Why Your Boss Cares About Starting on Time

There’s always something that can make us run out of time before work: the bus driver is new, the train runs late or you just plain woke up late. Whatever the case, if you’re not on time for work your … Continue reading

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Turn Human Resources Consulting Jobs Into Success

Businesses routinely need competent, creative problem-solving in HR. If you love solving problems and feel excited by new, unique challenges, human resources consulting jobs might be a salient fit for you. These bring to the table fresh challenges and a … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Increasing the Minimum Wage

Why The Minimum Wage Should be Increased Increasing the minimum wage has been a hot-button issue for years. While many argue that the minimum wage needs to be increased to fit the growing expenses caused by inflation, others argue that … Continue reading

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How to respond to “Tell me about yourself” in an interview.

How to Introduce Yourself in an Interview In the start of almost every job interview you will ever have, you will be asked to introduce yourself, or tell a little bit about yourself. This is similar to what is known … Continue reading

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