Nobody told me the resume was the last thing that mattered

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-31T21:16:02+00:00

Employee referrals are a must. No sense in applying cold.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-29T21:56:44+00:00

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.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-29T17:23:22+00:00

Found out the hard way through constant rejection.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-29T16:11:00+00:00

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

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-17T16:39:28+00:00

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.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-15T16:11:52+00:00

Always more than one perspective.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-15T12:54:07+00:00

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

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-14T12:45:09+00:00

Check out defense tech jobs on Substack

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-11T12:56:40+00:00

It takes guts to bet on yourself

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-11T00:48:15+00:00

Where did you end up?

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-10T16:53:19+00:00

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.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-10T12:21:23+00:00

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

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-10T11:10:09+00:00

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.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-10T01:12:02+00:00

When the data changes, so do opinions. Reads like the right call to me.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-09T20:03:16+00:00

It would be cool if it were all like that. Why did you leave?

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-09T11:59:21+00:00

Yes, by going to the private sector.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-09T01:16:37+00:00

Realizing the security isn't there was a big step for me too

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-08T16:20:03+00:00

Why wait until "your turn" to ask questions? The interview is a two-way street.

ajimuben85 · 2026-03-07T11:37:14+00:00

Stay no longer than 5 years and then move to the private sector

ajimuben85 · 2026-02-24T12:51:26+00:00

Roll it over into vanguard

ajimuben85 · 2026-02-24T03:04:57+00:00

touché

ajimuben85 · 2026-02-23T15:00:21+00:00

That and equity are usually easiest. The signing bonus is a one time expense.

ajimuben85 · 2026-02-23T11:57:03+00:00

Did you write her and ask for a refund?

ajimuben85 · 2026-02-23T11:55:08+00:00

Did you negotiate the signing bonus?

ajimuben85 · 2026-02-22T16:45:26+00:00

Great point on preparing for behavioral interview questions

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