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We are following the federal employment news – where are the jobs and what’s new…
7,000 Overwhelm Job Fair Outside D.C. | March 9, 2010
The $100,000 Question: How Much Pay is Too Much for a Federal Employee? | March 8, 2010
Writing a Resume that Shouts, ‘Hire Me’ | March 7, 2010
Federal Pay Ahead of Private Industry | March 7, 2010
Two Americas: Public vs. Private Sector | March 7, 2010
Employment Data Lifts Hopes But Where Are The Jobs? | March 6, 2010
How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America | March 4, 2010
Virginia Federal Jobs Fair | March 3, 2010
Layoffs Can Have Profound Health Consequences | February 25, 2010
Arlington Unemployment Lowest in D.C. Area at 4% | February 23, 2010
VA Hospital Upgrades Care For Female Vets | February 22, 2010
Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Job | February 22, 2010
Getting the Biggest Bang for Job Creation Bucks | February 19, 2010
Obama Starts Push to Cast Stimulus Bill as a Success | February 17, 2010
12 Biggest Mistakes of Federal Job Seekers
If you are a first-time federal jobseeker, feeling desperate for a good, stable job, read this list of mistakes and avoid them. You will waste valuable job search time, energy and enthusiasm if you are doing it all wrong.
We have heard that many of our website visitors do not realize that anyone can take our One Day Workshop. An outstanding experience for a serious federal jobseeker. Class space is limited.
Upcoming dates:
- March 23, 2010 (Tuesday)
- April 19, 2010 (Monday)
We understand that you may have questions about what services you really need in order to apply for a federal job. Get the right answers before you buy! If you request a free estimate, we will review your documents and email you a brief, personalized recommendation for your federal job search. You will also receive important tips to how to improve your application.
We are dedicated to helping Military personnel land federal jobs! Military and Veterans Federal Resume Writing Services
BRAC-Affected Employees
Kathryn Troutman provides workshops and consulting services for Department of Defense civilian and contractor employees (and their spouses and dependents) whose jobs are being impacted by the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC). These services are provided through a contract with the BRAC Transition Center located in Crystal City, Virginia, and are funded through a grant from the US Department of Labor. If interested and eligible, contact the BRAC Transition Center for more information (703) 418-1130.
Good news! Your job search expenses may be tax deductible. It is time to find out whether the money you spend on federal career consulting, federal resume writing, travel and expenses supporting the job search, USAJOBS uploads, Ten Steps to a Federal job books and training are in fact tax deductible.
Here are the top six things the IRS wants you to know about deducting costs related to your job search, and my comments about them.
1. IRS: “You can deduct certain expenses you have in looking for a new job in your present occupation, even if you do not get a new job. You cannot deduct these expenses if: …You are looking for a job in a new occupation.” (IRS Publication 529, Job Search Expenses)
My comment: The federal government is NOT a new occupation, it is a new employer. If you are looking for a federal job related to your previous position, you may be able to deduct your expenses. The key is whether you are looking for positions requiring some of the same transferable skills from your past position to your new position. For instance, management/leadership skills are the same from private industry to federal government … accounting skills are the same … research and analysis skills are the same … customer services is the same.
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