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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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Networking Strategies—Unlocking the Hidden Job Market
Building and leveraging your network.
amy Leighton
Jun 172 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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Building a Personal Brand that Gets You Noticed
Authenticity. Being authentic is at the core of your personal brand. You must know yourself well and be able to define what strengths you bring to the table so that you can show that to an employer.
amy Leighton
Jun 52 min read
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How Your Peers Can Help You After a Federal Layoff
When you go through this, it’s best if you can turn to others for some support. What can you expect to gain...
Amy Leighton
May 262 min read
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Making a Plan After a Federal Job Layoff
You spent so much time passing their security clearances, background checks, and long hiring processes only to be let go before you wanted to leave. What do you do now?
Amy Leighton
May 202 min read
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Finding Support After Your Federal Job Layoff
If you just got laid off from your federal job, you may be getting…
Amy Leighton
May 132 min read
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Why Getting Fired or Laid Off is So Emotional and What You Can Do About It
Have you ever gotten fired or laid off and felt like you just got dumped by a boyfriend of girlfriend? It’s an easy comparison because...
Amy Leighton
Feb 252 min read
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How to Transfer Your Skills to a New Career
If you’re looking for a new job in the D.C. area, you may be finding that jobs are scarce in your area of interest. If that’s the case,...
Amy Leighton
Feb 112 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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Changing Careers to Achieve a Better Life Balance
The pandemic has created a new set of values for workers. Being stuck at home for extended periods of times has caused some employees to...
Amy Leighton
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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Why Changing Jobs Within Your Industry is a Good Idea
’s easy to get into a rut with your job. If you’re feeling bored, unchallenged, or just want to make a
change, making a switch to a new job
Amy Leighton
Oct 6, 20212 min read
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