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Three Interviews. No Offers. Here’s What’s Really Going On—and How to Regain Your Confidence
After three interviews and no offers, it's easy to feel defeated. But rejection doesn't mean failure. Here's what might really be happening- and how to turn things around.

Alexine Garcia
3 days ago4 min read
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Ghosted After You Apply? Here’s What’s Really Going On—and How to Fix It
Tired of getting ghosted after applying for jobs? If your inbox is silent, your resume may not even be getting seen. Learn why Applicant Tracking System (ATS) might be filtering you out-and how to fix it with better keywords, formatting and strategy to finally land those interviews.

Alexine Garcia
Jun 93 min read
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How to Land Interviews with Confidence After 40
Feeling uncertain about job hunting after 40?You're not alone-and you're not out of the game. This guide helps you overcome ageism, refresh your resume, and approach interviews with confidence. Discover how to position your experience as an asset and land the opportunities you deserve.

Alexine Garcia
May 272 min read
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Reignite the Fire: How to Breathe New Life Into a Stunted Career and Realign Your Trajectory
Feeling stuck in you career? Lean how to reignite your drive, realign your goals and rediscover momentum through intentional steps, renewed purpose, and smart reinvention.
Sharon Wagner
May 153 min read
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Stop Wasting Time—Conduct Your Career Job Search with These Must-Know Tips
Stop settling in your career job search-learn how to spot green flags and find a workplace where you'll thrive and feel valued.

Alexine Garcia
Apr 73 min read
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Elevate Your Career: Smart Moves for Women Seeking Professional and Personal Growth
Strategic career growth: update your resumes, network, develop leadership, set goals and embrace remote work for success!
Sharon Wagner
Mar 313 min read
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Federal Resume vs. Corporate Resume: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Learn the key differences between federal and corporate resumes to land your next job!

Alexine Garcia
Mar 264 min read
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There is a right way to land a federal job
Struggling to land a federal job? Learn proven strategies and get help from a career advisor. Book your free consultation today!

Alexine Garcia
Mar 213 min read
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The 30-Minute Daily Routine That Will Change Your Career
Boost your career wit 30-minute daily routine-expand your network, stay informed and increase your visibility for promotions!

Alexine Garcia
Mar 174 min read
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How to Get Promoted When Your Boss Won’t Notice You
Struggling to get promoted? Learn how to ask for a promotion, prove your value, and make your boss take notice.

Alexine Garcia
Mar 134 min read
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The Truth About Job Hopping: Does It Actually Hurt Your Career?
Job hopping can boost your career if done strategically. Learn how to turn frequent moves into a strength for your next opportunity.

Alexine Garcia
Mar 104 min read
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From Federal Resume to SES: How to Position Yourself for the Next Step in Your Career
Learn how to transition from a federal resume to an SES role with tips on ECQs, networking, and optimizing your executive job search.

Alexine Garcia
Mar 63 min read
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make on Their ECQs (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid common ECQ mistakes and learn how to structure, tailor, and showcase your leadership to stand out in your SES application.

Alexine Garcia
Mar 33 min read
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The Secret to Writing a Powerful MTQ and PTQ (and Why They Matter More Than You Think)
MTQs and PTQs are critical components of your SES application. Learn how to craft strong responses that demonstrate your technical expertise

Alexine Garcia
Feb 272 min read
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Big Changes (or Not?) to the ECQs: What You Need to Know Before July 2025
Upcoming Changes to the SES ECQs in 2025. While the structure remains similar, OPM has refined the language. Learn how to tailor your ECQs.

Alexine Garcia
Feb 253 min read
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Professional Exposure or Personal Overload? The Social Media Balancing Act
Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and showcase our lives, blurring the lines between personal and...
Sharon Wagner
Jan 283 min read
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How to Write ECQs That Get Results
Four important tips to write ECQ's that will showcase your leaderships skills and elevate your SES application.

Alexine Garcia
Jan 232 min read
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What You Need to Know About ECQs
Resume writing tips for Senior Executive Services applicants.

Alexine Garcia
Jan 202 min read
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Your Executive Job Search Starts Here
This blog showcases the importance of having a targeted resume for executive jobs.

Alexine Garcia
Jan 161 min read
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Mastering the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
This blog describes the importance of showcasing you Executive Core Qualifications on your resume and how we can help.

Alexine Garcia
Jan 142 min read
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