Tag: careers
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Career and Success Tips: How to Use O*Net
It is true; we are living in unprecedented times. The unemployment rate has sky rocked beyond anything any of us could have imagined … but wait – maybe this is just the opportunity we needed to pursue the careers we… Continue reading
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Client Business Information Solutions
Smarter Not Harder, LLC Dr. Jenice Armstead Client Business Information & Solutions Easiest way to market and advertise your goods/services Use other Social Media outlets with Twitter to maximize your social presence • Upload photos and dates of events •… Continue reading
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How to Answer Key Interview Questions: Future Plans
When you are interviewing you will be asked about your future and what your plans are. This is a tool that selecting officials use to see where you plan on “being” in a determined amount of time. You will be… Continue reading
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How to Know If You Are Eligible for Special Government Hiring Programs
Government agencies are able to hire in all career categories and using Special Hiring Authority (SHA), and many agencies are taking full advantage of this hiring ability. Government agencies have the ability to use Special Hiring Authority for recruiting people… Continue reading
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How to Know How Long It Takes to Get a Government Job
The government has a set process – for the most part. Most applicants apply for either Merit (Status) announcements or DEU (Delegating Unit) announcements. I have said it over and over in previous articles I have written before MAKE SURE… Continue reading
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How to Know What Documents to Use When Applying to Government Jobs
Merit Promotion (See How to Know the Difference between Which Government Job to Apply for article) There are many documents that are required by government agencies for applications. It is important you understand the difference in required documents for a… Continue reading
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What to Expect from Start to Finish – Government Applications
There are standard practices that you will need to complete once you finally get your government position. Most of the requirements are standard and some are agency specific. Make sure to review your career contract and job announcement and contact… Continue reading
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How to Understand Government Job/Career Pay Scales
Many people know that government jobs pay well, but most people don’t know much more than that. The truth is government jobs pay includes “Locational Pay.” With most government positions, there is a increase in pay for where you are… Continue reading
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April Events
Employment Event: Career Source Florida For those looking for employment who may need some extra assistance with preparing and finding a position, a job club will be held next Friday April 24, 2015 from 0900 am until noon. The location… Continue reading
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How to Write Government Application KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability’s)
Federal government applications evaluated by a human resources specialists. They will review your responses to the User Information, Core Questions, and Vacancy Questions. The job specific questions will relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position. Many… Continue reading
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How to Apply for Government Jobs
There are many benefits to applying and earning a government position. In this economy people are looking for job stability and benefits. The government has job security, benefits and more. In this economy, the government sector is hiring all types… Continue reading
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How to Answer Key Interview Questions: Education
We all know that education is vital in today’s job market. The fact is education comes in all arrays of quality and may be obtain in a variety of ways. You don’t have to have a degree to be considered… Continue reading
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How to Answer Key Interview Questions: Training Information
Training and education are core elements of the job force. Without training and education work experience will only get you so far. With training, education and experience you will practically be handed more opportunities than you will know what to… Continue reading
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How to Answer Key Interview Questions: Work Experience
We all have had an interview at one time or another in our professional careers. Interviews are hard enough as it is with getting through the first cuts of other qualified applicants, now that you have the interview all set… Continue reading
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Welcome to “Smarter Not Harder LLC”
Dr. Jenice Armstead started “Smarter Not Harder HR” to provide a necessary and innovate service for growing human capital value and organizational management. Smarter Not Harder LLC provides services to both individuals and businesses. Individual services include: mentor coaching, resume… Continue reading