Preparing A Senior Executive Service Package: A Self-Paced Online Training Course
After years of being a leader in helping prepare Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, ECQs, and application packages for candidates that get results, I am excited to launch a self-paced course for individuals wanting to learn how to prepare their own SES package!
This course will teach you everything you need to know from explaining the entire process, going over the different kinds of senior positions, what you need to quality, what your executive profile should look like, using the right language, sub-competencies, technical qualifications, the five Executive Core Qualifications, how ECQs are scored, and much more!
With 21 videos, resourceful documents, a self-assessment, ample examples, and numerous learning activities including worksheets, participants will have the opportunity to prepare an effective SES package.
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Executive Core Qualifications Definitions, Tips & Worksheet
The presentation and quality of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) can make or break your Senior Executive Service journey. This guide is designed to help you learn important SES terms and provide crucial tips for outlining your ECQs with an emphasis on demonstrating your strategic leadership abilities.
This bundle includes a comprehensive ECQ worksheet to help you get started on your ECQs. It has been specifically designed to not only provide a thorough and concise explanation of every Core Qualification but to also bring out your best and most relevant professional achievements and experiences. With this, you’ll be able to lead with your best foot forward through the SES application process!
Included in this bundle:
- The Importance of Effective ECQs
- Tips for Developing Your ECQ Content
- Utilizing the CCAR Model for ECQ-Related Leadership Experiences
- Easy to Read Breakdowns of Each Core Qualification and Their Importance
- Samples of Effective ECQ Content
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Jumpstart Guide To Updating Your Federal Resume
Keeping your federal resume up to date is incredibly important, especially in the current job market climate. In addition, federal resumes are unique from other types of resumes in many ways.
Included in this guide:
- Learn the Differences Between Private and Federal Sector Resumes
- Discover How Much Information is Truly Needed for a Federal Resume
- Tips to Uplift Your Resume Efforts
- Why You Need to Tailor Your Resume to Each Job Posting
- How to Avoid Common Resume Writing Pitfalls
- Discern from the Good Stuff and What is Just Fluff
Preparing a Federal Job Application: A Self-Paced Online Training Course
After years of providing training to organizations and federal agencies, we are excited to launch our very first self-paced online course all about Preparing a Federal Job Application!
This course will teach you everything you need to know about writing a federal resume including:
- How to Use USAJOBS Effectively
- How to Analyze Vacancy Announcements
- Understanding Different Hiring Authorities
- Identifying Key Words
- Navigating the Different Parts of a Federal Resume
- Preparing Accomplishments
- Creating a Skills Statement
- Preparing for a Federal Job Interview
- And More!
With over 37 videos and numerous learning activities, you will have the opportunity to identify your accomplishments, draft a qualifications summary, and gain valuable information and tools to prepare for a federal job every step of the way from applying to interviewing, and beyond. You’ll even be able to quiz yourself to see what you learned!
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Getting Started With LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the top social networking website for jobseekers. Once upon a time, attending networking mixers, industry events, and Chamber of Commerce meetings were the best way to make new connections and build relationships. Now, many of these activities have moved online within the LinkedIn community. With LinkedIn, you get all the benefits of networking in person, with less of the hassle. Think of it as your personal branding page and this e-book will help you get started with setting it all up!
Here’s what’s inside of this e-book:
- Setting Up Your LinkedIn Account
- Privacy Settings
- Putting Together Your Profile
- Making Connections
- How To Give – And Get – LinkedIn Recommendations
- Using LinkedIn to Find Jobs
- Maintaining Your LinkedIn Account
- And More!
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Powerful Salary Negotiation Strategies For Jobseekers
The process of negotiating salary can be quite daunting so we have put together a bundle that will help you understand the basics of salary negotiation and other topics you should know as a jobseeker like:
- When and When Not to Negotiate
- What Can and What Can’t Be Negotiated
- How to Determine Your Salary and Benefit Goals
- Comparative Research
- When the Best Time to Negotiate Is
- Recruiter Relations
- Job Offer Strategies & Evaluation Alternatives
- Confident Position Articulation
- And More!
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Everything You Need To Know For Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is the number one social network for professionals with more than 800M members worldwide. In fact, more than 250 million users access the site monthly with 40 percent of users logging in daily. With so many members, the rate at which your network expands on LinkedIn can be truly amazing. Not only are people you know already on the site but so are people you should get to know – recruiters, hiring managers, and your future co-workers. This e-book is designed to help you with getting your LinkedIn profile up to par with the times in 2023.
This e-book covers the following:
- Update Your LinkedIn Headline
- Edit Custom URL
- Populating Your About Section
- Completing Your Experience Section
- Education
- Skills & Endorsements
- Licenses & Certifications
- Volunteer Experience
- Publications
- Patents
- Courses
- Projects
- Honors & Awards
- And More!
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For all you DIYers CLICK HERE for a 30-Day LinkedIn Challenge that you can do to further enhance your LinkedIn experience alongside this e-book or evaluate the effectiveness of your LinkedIn profile by taking a self-assessment HERE.
Navigating The Hidden Private Sector Job Market
If you’re looking for a job in the private sector, research shows that 80% of those jobs aren’t even publicly advertised – in other words, there’s a hidden job market sitting just behind the veil. So how are you supposed to find employment with these “hidden” positions?
Included in this bundle:
- How to Identify the Hidden Job Market
- Learn the Four Stages of a Job Opening
- Identify Target Companies
- Identify “Decision Makers” at the Target Companies
- Utilizing LinkedIn as a Hidden Job Finding Tool
- A Multitude of Helpful Resources and Their Place in Your Job Search Journey
- How to Improve Your Networking Skills at Each Step Both Online and Offline
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Success Tips For Older Job Seekers
Older job seekers have real and perceived challenges that younger and mid-career job seekers do not have. Yet older workers play an important role in the world of work and can still land outstanding positions. This bundle will provide you with guidance to overcome those challenges toward securing your next position.
In this bundle:
- Resume Development
- Note on ‘Outdated’ Technologies
- Career & Job Search Strategy
- Age Discrimination
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Federal Interviewing Bundle
Federal job interviews can be an intense part of the hiring process and can be the difference between getting that job versus “not being a good fit” and getting passed over. Whether you have an interview coming up or you just want to improve your skills and expand your professional repertoire, it’s always a good idea to stay informed.
In this bundle:
- Learn How to Gain the Interviewers’ Favor
- Have a Great and Concise “Elevator Pitch”
- Utilize CCAR in the Conversational Context of an Interview
- How to Make Your Language Sound More Assertive and Confident
- How to Carry Yourself with Professional Grace Throughout the Process
- What to Bring to an Interview
- How to Dress for an Interview
- Great Questions to Ask During Your Interview
- How to Approach Remote Interviews: Online, By Phone, Etc.
- Covering Often Overlooked Aspects of Interview Prep
- What Interview Strategies are Used by the Federal Government and Why
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Veterans’ Preference Bundle
Finding a federal job, even as a veteran, can be difficult. However, Veterans’ Preference can be an incredible asset for military members who are trying to find a job following their service. With so many requirements, stipulations, forms, and eligibilities, it can be both confusing and time-consuming just getting started.
In this bundle:
- What to Look for When Getting Started with Your Job Search
- Why You Should Look at Your Veteran’s Preference Before Applying
- When and if You Need to Submit a Certification Letter
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Transitioning from a Military Career
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Professional Traits & Profile Descriptors Worksheet
Unlock a deeper understanding of your professional self! This resource is designed to help you identify and describe your unique strengths, attributes, and qualities that make you stand out in your career.
Dive into a journey of self-discovery, explore key traits that define your professional identity, and pick your top 10 professional traits through this free worksheet that also lists the top qualities employers seek in today’s workforce.
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Essential Keywords & Influential Phrases For Jobseekers
Elevate your job search with essential keywords and influential phrases to craft your resume, cover letters, and interview responses that catch the eyes of recruiters and hiring managers!
Gain an edge in today’s competitive job market by optimizing your application materials with the right words. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this bundle equips you with the tools to communicate your value effectively through action verbs, phrases, and more to make a lasting impression based on your skills and strengths you wish to highlight.
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Customizing Your Private Sector Resume
Long gone are the days of handing out the same generic resume to every organization!
To keep up in today’s competitive market, you need to make sure your resume is written and designed to target each and every job you’re applying for. If you want to increase the chances of success for your job search efforts, it’s critical you know how to phrase each resume effectively and learn what to include and what to cut so you are putting your best foot forward with your resume.
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Employment Reference Pages Bundle
Having your professional documents in order is imperative to a successful job search. In particular, a Reference Page can help illustrate if you would be a good fit for an organization looking to hire. But as with anything, the references you give to your potential employer can make or break your efforts.
In this bundle, you learn how to best list references, what makes a good reference, how to properly and professionally handle your own references, and what information an employer needs to actually vet you properly.
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Resume Update Tool
Regardless if you have been thinking about applying for a new job or even making a big career change, it’s a great idea to keep your resume up to date at least on an annual basis. But if you haven’t been tracking relevant professional information regarding your experience and accomplishments, updating your resume can be a much longer process than anticipated. However, this resume update tool is a one-page worksheet that is designed to break down your professional experience and will help to make the necessary changes to your resume much simpler and easier.
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Your Job Search Networking Campaign
Did you know that 60-80% of all employment positions are found via networking?
This bundle empowers you to leverage the power of networking to unlock opportunities and accelerate your career by outlining networking do’s and don’t, steps to create your contact list, and more. Learn how to brainstorm and build a robust professional network, and nurture meaningful connections that you probably already have but haven’t considered!
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Pre-Interview Worksheet & Checklist
Prepare for your next job interview with confidence by utilizing this bundle designed to help guide you through your interview preparation!
From researching the company to organizing your thoughts, crafting impactful responses, and more, this bundle of worksheets will help you say goodbye to pre-interview jitters.
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Using Indeed In Your Job Search
Indeed is a robust tool for your job search toolbox!
This bundle will help you harness the power of Indeed from researching, refining your search filters to stand out to recruiters, streamlining your job hunt, optimizing your profile, setting up job alerts, salary research, and more.
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Jobseekers Guide To Informational Interviews
Whether you’re exploring new career paths or seeking insider knowledge about your desired industry, this resource equips you with the tools to make the most out of informational interviews!
Learn how to approach experts, prepare thought-provoking questions, and turn these conversations into valuable opportunities by conducting impactful conversations to gain insights and expand your network at the same time.
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How To Write Accomplishments & Show Your Value
As a jobseeker, it is critical that you know how to differentiate yourself from others by demonstrating your value through accomplishments.
This quick bundle teaches you about CCAR, a powerful way to frame your achievements and tell your story, as well as few tips you can start now to track your achievements!
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Developing Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)
This bundle emphasizes the importance of an Individual Development Plan (IDP) beyond mere training, highlighting its role in aligning personal development goals with professional improvement and how to create an IDP that will work for you.
Focusing on 6 different areas of potential improvement, you’ll be able to put together a snapshot of where you currently are and identify where you could make measurable adjustments to improve both personally and professionally.
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How To Position Yourself To Get The Job
This bundle advises individuals on effective self-positioning to attract connections, job opportunities, and offers. You’ll also learn how to better articulate your skills and qualifications to effectively navigate applicant tracking systems.
The ability to communicate a compelling “why you” narrative is crucial for standing out in job searches, interviews, and while networking. Practical applications include using a personal position tagline on LinkedIn, resumes, Twitter, and with prospective employers.
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The Complete Guide To Writing a Federal Resume: All-New Third Edition
Nancy recently partnered with John Grobe and FEDWeek to co-author the all new publication, The Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume. The book is designed to help “DIY-ers” understand the process for applying for federal positions and prepare the strongest possible resume to maximize opportunities for landing a federal job and avoiding the most common mistakes in a confusing process.
This book is arranged in easily-digestible pieces so you can read it from cover to cover or just search for the sections most pertinent to you. It includes many exercises and worksheets to help you hone your skills, help with USAJOBS.gov application process online, sample cover letters and resumes, and much more.
Learn more about this book and order online.
The Complete Guide to Interviewing for a Federal Job
The key to landing the federal job you want is preparation and practice. This all-new book is designed to give you a good idea of what to expect from the interviewing process, tools to prepare for your interview effectively and sail through it, and advice on what to do after your interview. That includes how to follow up, what to say, and how and when to say it. It’s the perfect complement to The Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume.
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The Complete Guide to Federal Career Transitions
With significant changes expected across the federal government in coming months and years – and in some cases already taking place – including restructuring, downsizing, and reductions in force, many federal employees are thinking about transitioning to new jobs. For some, that means leaving the federal government while for others that could mean moving into another agency or institution. This book is designed to help you think through that process, come up with a plan of action, and execute it.
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Nancy Segal’s federal resumes have also been published in several books, including Ten Steps to a Federal Job (2nd edition) and The Book of U.S. Government Jobs (11th edition). She co-authored the groundbreaking Writing Your NSPS Self-Assessment (first and second additions), which was heralded in the Midwest Book Review as “a wealth of sensible information and resources” and “highly recommended.” The first edition of the book was a ForeWord Magazine finalist for Book of the Year.
Nancy authored “It’s Not Just about the Paper—Interviewing for a Federal Job,” which appeared in the Career Planning and Adult Development Journal. She has also written articles that appeared in FedSmith, as well as numerous other articles, book reviews, pamphlets, and brochures related to best practices in Federal Job Search and Federal HR.
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