I had another blog planned for this week, but in light of the government shutdown, I thought a change in topic might be in order. I am calling this “Be On Time,” because even though everyone else has to be on time when meeting government deadlines, legislators are apparently allowed to be tardy, even if…
Most people understand that the government is inflexible about processing forms. For example, if you are submitting your taxes, you must use the required forms, and your only options are the 1040, 1040-EZ, and1040A. You must complete the form very carefully, accurately, and completely. You must submit all of the required additional documents and forms.…
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BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations, if you are invited to the Online Component. We recommend our ALJ Writing Guide to review the 13 ALJ Competencies! We also recommend our Structured Interview practice if you are invited to the Structured Interview component of the ALJ Examination. Our new ALJ Guide Book is an essential read for candidates! In…
“The federal resume you submitted to USAJOBS will be electronically scanned for keywords to determine if you are qualified for the position.” You’ve heard that before, right? It is a common myth about the federal job application process – maybe the biggest one. It is, simply, NOT TRUE. The resume you submit through the USAJOBS…
Good news! Your job search expenses may be tax deductible. Here are the top six things the IRS wants you to know about deducting costs related to your job search. 1. IRS: “You can deduct certain expenses you have in looking for a new job in your present occupation, even if you do not get…
Are You Guilty? The Federal Jobseeker and Deflating Questionnaire Responses Almost every position posted on USAJOBS requires a resume, supporting documents, and a completed “self-assessment questionnaire.” Many first-time federal jobseekers are unfamiliar with the questionnaire requirement and express surprise when faced with the daunting prospect of answering extensive, detailed questions about their professional experience. Even…
BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations, if you are invited to the Online Component. We recommend our ALJ Writing Guide to review the 13 ALJ Competencies! We also recommend our Structured Interview practice if you are invited to the Structured Interview component of the ALJ Examination. The federal government has added requirements to the process of applying for…
By Diane Hudson Burns, CFJST, CPCC, co-author, The New SES Application View our SES services pages » Opportunities Galore In 2011 a Partnership for Public Service / McKinsey and Company survey was conducted that indicated about 7,700 senior executives were in the SES corps. The survey revealed that the average SES member spent 17 years…
Industrial Organization Psychologists are busy creating employment tests for jobseekers, to try to get the jobseeker to deflate their answers, leave out important information and otherwise help the HR specialists eliminate them from the application list. It’s true. There are SO many jobseekers that the automated application for jobs has become more difficult, specific and…