Job Search Resources for the Federal Workforce

Because I call Washington, DC, my home, members of the Federal Workforce are part of my community.? They are friends.? They are parents of my kids' friends.? They are neighbors.? Most importantly, they are human beings doing mission oriented work.?Many of these wonderful humans are being faced with either a difficult transition or impossible choices.??To all the Federal workers in transition and everyone else whose careers depend on Federal funding, this message is for you.?Over the past 10+ years, I have created webinars (thank you 美国乔治敦大学 and Bridget Holmes for believing in me) and content to support people in their career.

Today I took the time to order these webinars in a step-by-step way so?anyone who is job searching can go beyond "I don't know where to start." Please share these with whoever you think will find it helpful:

• Understanding the Career Transition Process - Being prepared is so important in a transition.? This webinar gives an overview of what you need to do when you get laid off.? ?
• Career Audit and Reflection - Self reflection is critical in making a transition. While this webinar is focused on retirement, you?can use the frameworks for your own?career transition.? It is the same approach.
• Target Company Approach to Job Seeking -?I often say “No List, No Job Search.”? This webinar is about how to use the Washington Business Journal and its Book of Lists to develop a target list of potential employers who could be in a position to hire you. Even if you are not in Washington, DC, your city likely has a local journal of employers. ?(thank you Alex Orfinger and Doug Fruehling for the important work you do)
• Resume Writing -??I lived in France for five years. Resume in French means "summary." This webinar provides frameworks to summarize?the best of your background.?Too often people ask “What do you think about my resume?” or “The first thing I need to do in a job search is my resume” Not true. If you have watched the 3 prior webinars, you are in much better position to update your resume.? You should be?targeting the document to specific?industries, employers and roles.?
• Interview Like a Talk Show Host - Land the Job?-?Job seeking is about informational interviews at target organizations. This webinar explores how to conduct an informational interview and then how to use that information to prepare for an actual interview.
• Advanced Interview Strategies for More Experienced Professionals and Executives?-? This webinar takes a look at interviewing for people with 20+ years of experience.??
• Relationships to Infinity - This webinar explains?how networks function and how to use your time to maintain and reconnect with your network.
• Starting a Side Hustle -?This is webinar is about starting a side hustle.? During a career transition, it is quite normal to do consulting work, interim work, and side hustle work.
• Securing the Ear of an Executive Search Professional?- Presented?by a talented executive recruiter and great friend, Christina Cary at Heidrick & Struggles, this webinar provides?a window into the executive search process.

Best of luck in your next step.? You are all in my thoughts.

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