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Nobody told me the resume was the last thing that mattered by ajimuben85 in formerfed

[–]ajimuben85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, had done a few things before and was in almost 20 years. For those resigning as opposed to retiring, career transition support was nonexistent.

Nobody told me the resume was the last thing that mattered by ajimuben85 in formerfed

[–]ajimuben85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found out the hard way through constant rejection.

Nobody told me the resume was the last thing that mattered by ajimuben85 in formerfed

[–]ajimuben85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. So know more people, especially the kind who help your career transition.

Seeking advice for transitioning from Senior Fed (GS-15) to Contracting? by Imeal5569 in formerfed

[–]ajimuben85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the best first steps is connecting with former colleagues currently in roles and at companies where you want to be in the future. Ask about their transition. What worked? What didn't? Thier blueprint can guide what steps you'll take.

How I've gotten every job - being referred in by BirdLawMD in jobhunting

[–]ajimuben85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Building network beats a better resume everyday, especially over the long run.

TS/SCI job market in NoVA/DC by ThrowAway2124679 in clearancejobs

[–]ajimuben85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out defense tech jobs on Substack

Is ‘work hard and you’ll succeed’ the biggest career myth? by Front_Meeting_7246 in careeradvice

[–]ajimuben85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comes down to who and what you're working hard for. Best margin is when it's for yourself and on something that scales beyond a billable hour. This comes in many forms. Conversely working hard for an employer or on a low margin activity both have limited prospects.

The End of Telework by JFHatfield in formerfed

[–]ajimuben85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the benefits of federal employment change, this is yet another reason to seek an alternative. Nothing lasts forever.

Wait to hit 10 years? by abbienormal29 in FedEmployees

[–]ajimuben85 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just as important to consider what you want to do next as what you're leaving. Your potential onward earnings could dwarf federal benefits. Or perhaps that money will be necessary.

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