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Adapting to the New Job Market—Skills, AI, and Remote Work Trends
Remote work. Before the pandemic, there were a handful of fully remote positions...
amy Leighton
Jun 242 min read
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Tailoring Your Resume and Cover Letter for Maximum Impact
If you’re looking for a government job or seeking to make the transition to the private sector, here are some tips for tailoring your resume and cover letter to secure that next job.
amy Leighton
Jun 102 min read
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Networking Strategies for Federal Employees
In the competitive world of landing a federal job, networking is perhaps the number one way of securing a position. Early in your job...
Amy Leighton
Apr 92 min read
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Why Your Personal Brand Needs a Growth Mindset in 2025
Since the invention of social media, many people think about their personal brand and how it represents them. When you have an impactful...
Amy Leighton
Jan 282 min read
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Leveraging Your Experience in Challenging Environments to Stand Out to Employers From All Generations
When interviewing for a new job, you’ll likely be asked how you’ve handled challenging situations in the past. With budget, time, and...
Amy Leighton
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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How to Present Yourself as a Well-Rounded Candidate to Employers of All Ages
What does it mean to be a well-rounded candidate for a job? It means to not only show competence for your field but to also be committed...
Amy Leighton
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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The Difference Between Gen Z and Millennial Job Seekers
Nearly every company hires workers of various ages and that means multiple generations are represented. Whenever you get people together...
Amy Leighton
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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Why Adaptability is Important When Working on Capitol Hill
There are many appealing reasons to want to work on Capitol Hill. The influence on government policy and ability to make a difference in...
Amy Leighton
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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How to Negotiate with a Boss Who Wants You In the Office Full-time
For an employee, it’s hard to find something more appealing nowadays than workplace flexibility. Having freedom to come and go from the...
Amy Leighton
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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What You Should Look For When Applying for Jobs If You Want a Hybrid Position
The importance of flexibility at work has become only second to salary for job seekers. Since more and more people can work from home...
Amy Leighton
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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How to Use Skills-Based Hiring to Your Advantage When Looking for a Job
Unlike in the past, today’s employers tend to consider applicants who don’t have a specific education, don’t have a college degree, and...
Amy Leighton
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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What is Quiet Hiring and How Does It Affect You?
The phenomenon of quiet hiring is simply employers trying to utilize current staff or contract workers for needed roles rather than...
Amy Leighton
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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What to Look Out for with Vague Job Descriptions and How to Respond to Them
Have you ever encountered a job description that was so vague it left you feeling frustrated? Maybe it listed an unrealistic job skill,...
Amy Leighton
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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What Does It Mean to Work with a Purpose?
Think back to a hundred years ago when the choices for work were more limited. If you only had a choice to work somewhere like in a...
Amy Leighton
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Adapting To Change: Cultivating A Winning Mindset For Job Search Success
As with most things in life, much of your job search success depends on your mindset. The past couple of years have been particularly...
Amy Leighton
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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Reinventing Ourselves: Embracing Resilience in the Face of Layoffs
If you’ve ever been through a layoff, I understand. I’ve been there too, early on in my career. The frustration of sending out resumes...
Amy Leighton
Jul 5, 20234 min read
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How to Compete with Experienced Job Applicants When You’ve Were Laid Off Early In Your Career
Unfortunately, reports are out that layoffs are on the rise since the pandemic. You may have heard of names like Microsoft, Amazon, and...
Amy Leighton
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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My Hire Date Has Been Pushed Back, Now What?
Recently, there’s been a lot of reporting about the state of the job market. While some CEOs are insisting that the employment outlook...
Amy Leighton
May 30, 20232 min read
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My Hire Date Has Been Pushed Back, Now What?
Recently, there’s been a lot of reporting about the state of the job market. While some CEOs are insisting that the employment outlook...
Amy Leighton
Dec 21, 20222 min read
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What to Do if You’re Procrastinating When Applying For a New Job
Did you know that highly motivated people also struggle with procrastination? Here are some tips to help overcome procrastination when...
Amy Leighton
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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