Podcasts by A Career in the Federal Government

Starting Over from 2023-08-20T00:49:20

I took a step back from doing this podcast to take a break and other reasons. Now I’m back, when I can and when I want to share with you “I’m back!” I also share some new tips in your job search.

Mock Interviews from 2023-02-12T23:47:06

I held mock interviews and gave an opportunity to those in gaining that interview experience. Listen as I talk about the process for how I held those. If you are interested in holding them yourself...

Workmanship and Trades Men and Women Today from 2022-11-27T22:41:59

Why is going into a trade or craft still considered as something bad or “beneath” parents’ children and people? My thoughts on going into the blue collar workforce and families being okay with thei...

It’s Time to Apply! from 2022-11-24T13:50:59

The holiday season is the best time to apply for jobs. People who are on leave or vacation don’t even want to look at their computers or think about applying for jobs during the chaos of the holida...

Interview Tips (Name Dropping and Being a Topper) from 2022-11-19T13:16:23

In this episode, I talk about it name dropping helps during an interview and some things to consider. I also discuss “topping” and interview panel or panel member.

The Age-old Question: Are leaders born or made? from 2022-10-26T02:12:38

I share what it means to be a leader and why leadership comes from learning. #Leadership #Learning #Learn #Mentoring #Coaching

Just Do Your Job from 2022-10-08T14:53:28

I want to talk to you about the importance of doing your job versus box checking for education, training, etc. #Job #JustDoIt #Training #Work #Education #ShowUp

Bargaining versus non-bargaining employees from 2022-07-22T01:02:59

Here’s some links to help people understand the differences. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/bargaining-units/ | https://acqdemo.hci.mil/broadband.html |

Volunteer work matters on a resume from 2022-07-20T21:19:17

Adding non-paid volunteer work is beneficial to your government resume. OPM even talks about the importance of employees volunteering on their website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/p...

Find a job or boss who you can ask for Personal time off and not feel guilty about it from 2022-07-19T22:00

Sharing my personal story regarding requesting time off and how I expected that same treatment throughout my working life. Until I found the right job and boss

Parents, competition, and sports from 2022-07-17T11:00

Don’t hinder your kid playing sports and don’t be “that” parent. #sports #softball #competition #recruitment #recruiting #parents #helicopterparents #Umpire

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Curriculum in Secondary Education from 2022-07-16T22:47:26

Learn more about AOPA and the curriculum and my experience talking to high schools in Oklahoma about what career opportunities there are outside of being a pilot or flying.

Job hopping does not look good on a resume from 2022-07-16T03:47:27

Perceptions of job hopping is bad. Sometimes it needs explained and you need to be up front with why you are switching from one job or company to another.

Hiring Teachers Part 1 from 2022-07-15T20:06:46

Reasons why I like hiring teachers and educators. #teacher #educator #federaljobs

Are You Marketing Yourself for Free? from 2022-03-31T19:44:54

Are you putting in too much for free? Are you okay with that or do you feel like you need to be compensated for your time and energy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way ...

Help Me Help You from 2022-03-27T00:57:13

When I help someone with a resume, up front I’m going into it as a 50/50 responsibility between the client and me. This is because I don’t know anything about you so there’s a lot of information I ...

LinkedIn Can Help You! from 2022-03-24T02:08:24

In this episode, I talk about LinkedIn and how using the search function can grow your network, but it also helps you learn from connections or others who you may follow. LinkedIn is a great tool f...

Entering the Federal Government 15 Years Ago from 2022-02-02T22:39:27

I just had my 15-year anniversary and wanted to share how I entered the federal government through the PALACE Acquire Program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to mak...

My First Day as a Government Employee from 2022-01-22T17:12:16

Have you ever had a dream where you didn’t graduate high school and you had to go back and retake those classes? I did. Why? I never had closure from not walking at a graduation from my college de...

Writing Your Resume - So What?! from 2021-03-20T22:04:46

Using the STAR or CAR method in your resume; Showing what you are doing and have done as it relates to the job you’re applying for; Stop being generic and having managers and hiring official say “s...

Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method from 2021-03-08T00:04:17

This podcast discusses the STAR method during the interview process. It helps you ensure you answer all parts of the question and give good detail on the response. #Interview #Interviewing #Federal...

Resume Q&A Part 1 from 2021-03-07T18:43:45

I received some questions over the weekend about resumes. I wanted to give a short answer to those questions. #Resume #FederalResume #Government #FederalGovernment #FederalJobs #CareerCoach --- ...

Interviewing with Virtual Platforms from 2021-02-28T01:14:45

With students and employers virtually working, there are a multitude of things that can go wrong with connectivity or using a specific platform. You need to be proactive in your responsibilities wh...

Writing a federal government resume | OPM | Qualification Standards | Lancaster Consulting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode walks you through the OPM qualifications standards and how to find the standards for job series. #FederalJobs #FederalGovernment #Resume #FederalResume #qualifications #Job #Career #Hi...

Using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) method interviewing. from 2021-01-08T03:38:31

Listen to my attempt at using the STAR method with no practice. Imagine if I had practiced my made up barista story several times before the interview! I might nail the interview!

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How to get a job with the federal government - PALACE Acquire Program from 2020-01-11T18:08:23

In this episode, I talk about the PALACE Acquire Program and how I entered the federal government through this program and how you can enter the program too! --- This episode is sponsored by · ...

USAJobs Resume Builder vs. Writing Your Own Resume from 2019-12-01T18:11:06

This episode talks about using USAJobs resume builder versus writing your own using Microsoft Office. In addition, I talk about using first person or bullet format, 3rd person in your resume. #USAJ...

Creating My First Podcast...With My Dogs... from 2019-12-01T14:52:55

I expected doing my first podcast perfectly; say everything perfectly, not mess up. That wasn’t the case at all! I couldn’t say what I wanted in a short 40 second trailer because I had a plan for e...

A Career in the Federal Government (Trailer) from 2019-11-30T22:52:58