Why January is the perfect time for early career job seekers to stand out

January is not just the start of a new year. It is the best time to reboot a stalled job search. Hiring teams are setting new priorities and budgets are resetting. Most candidates start the month by sending out generic …

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Back-to-School Checklist: Must-Dos for Every College Student

Welcome back to school! Are you settling in? I hope so—Syllabus Week is probably over, and it's time to get to actual work. The year can absolutely fly by, so I thought now would be a good time to take …

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Financial Wellness Tips for College Students

Money is one of those necessary evils of life. Sure, it can be fun when we’ve got some extra money to spend on cool stuff, but there will be times when we struggle to make ends meet, which can be …

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3 Steps to Choosing Career Paths in Skilled Trades

Skilled trades are often overlooked as a viable and rewarding career option. They offer numerous advantages and opportunities for anyone looking for a fulfilling profession. To help you navigate through the plethora of choices, here are three steps to choosing …

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Federal Resume 101: Everything You Need to Know

When applying for a federal job, your resume needs to stand out in a very specific way. Unlike a typical private-sector resume, a federal resume requires detailed information, specific formatting, and a deeper focus on your experience and qualifications.

Understanding …

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Federal Job Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Tackle Them

When it comes to federal job interviews, they’re a bit different from those in the private sector. The process can be long, detailed, and highly competitive, with many applicants vying for the same position. The stakes are high—after all, a

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10 Entry-level Government Jobs to Consider (Plus Tips on How to Get One)

If you’re a recent graduate or looking to switch careers, entry-level government jobs could be the perfect place to start. These positions typically offer stability and a strong foundation for long-term career growth. Whether you’re interested in law enforcement, healthcare, …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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Get Ready for the Career Fair and See the List of Employers!

Prepare for the fair with this quick guide!

First time attending a career fair? Not to fear! Watch this video for an overview of what it’s like to attend a career fair.

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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14 tips for government agencies hiring students, recent grads for early career tech jobs

For decades, employers of all types have found that technology workers are some of the most difficult to hire. It isn’t that the workers themselves are difficult but, instead, there just haven’t been enough of them as compared to the …

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10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors (You Don’t Have to Work in Politics!)

It might seem like a political science undergraduate degree would prepare you primarily for a career in politics. However, there are four million professionals with poli sci degrees—and their jobs range from attorneys to social workers to financial analysts. If …

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This Company Is Helping Government Serve The People And They’re Hiring People Who Want To Make An Impact

Cana started his college career with a lofty
ambition: He wanted to be a neurosurgeon. What did he like about it? It was a
challenging discipline that required expertise and intelligence, and had a
direct, positive impact on people’s lives.

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WATCH: How to find and land a job, internship, or other opportunity in the Federal Government

Hope White of Hopeful Speaking and Consulting, LLC recently sat down with College Recruiter’s Steven Rothberg to discuss the best tips and practices to land jobs, internships, and more opportunities within the Federal Government.

Hope is a U.S. veteran who …

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Jumpstarting Your Legal Internship Search: Government Roles

One benefit to pursuing a career in the legal field is that the opportunities are limitless—private practice, in-house, academia, nonprofit legal work, prosecution, government—and the list goes on. One area that should not be overlooked is he federal government—interning with …

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