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Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied with Your Career, But Not Sure What to Do Next?

February 4, 2021January 20, 2018 by Nancy

Many of us have vague ideas about changing careers but aren’t exactly sure what it is we want to do. If you are in a quandary about what to next, you may want to consider taking a career assessment.

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Categories Career Planning Tags Career, Career Assessment, Career Planning, Changing Careers, Dissatisfied, Federal Jobs, Job Search

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  • In a Bloomberg Law article, Nancy commented that the administration’s new performance review criteria for federal managers emphasize and reward loyalty to the president’s agenda.
  • In a recent ClearanceJobs article, Nancy emphasized the importance of using CCAR for crafting effective accomplishment bullet points. For more strategies on transitioning from federal employment, explore her ebook, Solutions for Starting Your Federal Career Transition.
  • Nancy was featured in Inc. Magazine for her expertise in federal employment, discussing the impact of contract cancellations and Reduction in Force (RIF) policies on government workers.
  • Nancy was interviewed by NBC 5 Chicago to discuss contract errors on the DOGE website and the impact of proposed federal agency cuts and layoffs.
  • Nancy was interviewed by both the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg related to the recent Executive Orders affecting federal employees.
  • Nancy was quoted in a NARFE article Preparing for a Revived Schedule F: Assessing Alternate Employment Options.
  • Join Nancy at this year’s 55th Federally Employed Women (FEW) National Training Program (NTP) scheduled for August 4-8, 2024, in Chicago where she will be leading sessions on preparing an SES package and using USAJOBS to prepare a federal resume.
  • Nancy will be speaking at Thrive! 2024 in Orlando from April 28-30, 2024 on The Federal Job Application Process & Everything You Wanted To Know About Working With Military Clients.
  • Check out Nancy’s recent webinar about Preparing a SES Package hosted by FEDAgent and sponsored by Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA).
  • Proud to announce our partnership with Federal Career Connection, Inc., an independently organized educational nonprofit organization. Click here to learn more!
  • Nancy’s book, The Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume is included in Stewart, Cooper & Coon’s Summer 2020 Job & Career Transition Guide.
  • Nancy was quoted in the Detroit Free Press on Ford and GM retirement.
  • Listen to Nancy’s interview on Resume Storyteller with Virginia Franco
  • Nancy was featured in a http://Monster.com  article: “Should I Resign or Wait to Be Laid Off?”
  • Listen to Nancy’s webinar on Preparing for your SES Application
  • Nancy talks to Mike Causey about planning for the next phase of your career.
  • Nancy’s latest book is now available. Get the all new Complete Guide to Interviewing for a Federal Job.
  • Nancy talks to Federal News Radio’s Mike Causey on the importance of keeping your Federal Resume up-to-date during times of change.
  • Nancy’s latest book is now available. Get the Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume.
  • Nancy sheds light on what it’s like to have a career as a HR Training Specialist in U.S. News & World Report.
  • Check out Nancy’s resume formatting tips in U.S. News & World Report!
  • Listen to the recording of Nancy’s presentation for the National Career Summit

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Why You Need Your Documents Before A Reduction In Force (RIF)
The fact of the matter is the situation with employment and the federal government is not getting any easier for current employees. So it is more important than ever to be prepared for a sudden career change.

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Solutions for the Workplace, LLC, provides professional federal resume writing services and specializes in Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, USAJOBS resumes, resumes for entry-level government jobs, military to civilian transition resumes, as well as private sector job resumes.
 
Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
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Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
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Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
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Solutions for the Workplace, LLC, provides professional federal resume writing services and specializes in Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, USAJOBS resumes, resumes for entry-level government jobs, military to civilian transition resumes, as well as private sector job resumes.
 
Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
Phone: 847-866-6675
Email: nancy@solutions-workplace.com 
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Solutions For Starting Your Federal Career Transition
Have you been considering a career change from the federal government to the private sector? 

Before you even apply, there are some key differences you need to be aware of if you want a strong resume. 

The truth is a strong federal resume likely won't translate well but there are still steps you can take to make the most of your federal experience and leverage that in your private sector resume effectively.

Solutions for the Workplace, LLC, provides professional federal resume writing services and specializes in Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, USAJOBS resumes, resumes for entry-level government jobs, military to civilian transition resumes, as well as private sector job resumes.
 
Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
Phone: 847-866-6675
Email: nancy@solutions-workplace.com 
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Solutions for the Workplace, LLC, provides professional federal resume writing services and specializes in Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, USAJOBS resumes, resumes for entry-level government jobs, military to civilian transition resumes, as well as private sector job resumes.
 
Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
Phone: 847-866-6675
Email: nancy@solutions-workplace.com 
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Solutions for the Workplace, LLC, provides professional federal resume writing services and specializes in Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, USAJOBS resumes, resumes for entry-level government jobs, military to civilian transition resumes, as well as private sector job resumes.
 
Nancy Segal, Founder of Solutions for the Workplace, is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). In addition, Nancy partnered with The Resume Writing Academy to author and facilitate the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program.
 
Phone: 847-866-6675
Email: nancy@solutions-workplace.com 
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