15 Tips to Ace Your Federal Job Phone Interview

Tips to help you prepare for and ace your next interview to move you forward in the hiring process.

A Radical Approach for Crafting Winning Cover Letters

An impressive cover letter will probably make a great first impression to hiring managers — which is key to landing an interview.

3 Red Flags to Be Aware of in a Federal Job Interview

The three red flags interviewees should pay attention to when interviewing for a federal job.

Excelling at A New Job: Stories from The Front Line

The first few weeks of any job are stressful. You have to learn new ways of doing things, adapt to office culture, and establish a new network. These challenges are exacerbated when it’s your first full time job. I talked to former GovLoop Marketing Fellow, Natasha Dabrowski, about her experiences with her first few weeks.

Move the Goal Post and Declare Victory

What do you do when you can’t achieve a goal for reasons outside your control?

How to Ace Common Interview Questions

Before your next interview, prepare answers to questions that you will probably be asked by interviewers and role-play your answers with your trusted advisors. You will thereby boost your confidence and increase the wow power of your answers.

Tips for Acing Your Next Interview

So you landed a job interview. Congratulations! You probably beat out dozens, or hundreds, of competitors to rank among the best and the brightest. So go ahead, savor your victory, crank the sound track to Rocky, and run some victory laps around your cube. Then, start preparing for your interview. Why? Because of the paradox… Read more »

Post-Interview Thank-You Letters that Nail the Job

Most applicants don’t bother to write thank-you letters. Therefore, your letter will help you stand out from the thankless masses.

Want the Job? Ask for It!

Simply asking for the job isn’t enough to land a position but, backed by your skills and qualifications, confidence and enthusiasm can go a long way.

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