Career Advice

Here are a few examples of security clearance applicants who didn't quite make it, who did and the reasons why.

We talked to Kathryn Troutman, federal jobs expert, about the challenges of finding a federal job, and she offered her advice...

Looking for federal employment can be confusing, but given that the U.S. government typically advertises between 15,000 and...

Nearly 29% of federal government hires in fiscal 2011 went to military veterans, marking a 20-year high.

Contrary to what you may think, civil servants aren't just pencil-pushing bureaucrats. They are people like Paul Polski, who...

Want to make sure retirement treats you well? Work for Uncle Sam, and those golden years could have a little added shine. Not...

The federal government and the private sector handle cutbacks differently. In "Corporate America," the ax falls suddenly...

Here are two questions with answers to help veterans along in their effort to land a federal job.

Does your business location have a major impact on your ability to land a federal contract? Michael Erickson offers some...

Federal hiring managers do not merely conduct employment interviews; they rely heavily on them to identify the best candidate...