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Sample Interview Questions for Military Veterans

Much like an operation in the military, the best way to handle a job interview is with research, analysis, and strategy. Here...

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15 Toughest Firefighter Interview Questions

The interview for a firefighting position is a critical step in the process, so brush up on a few commonly asked, tough quest...

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15 Tricky Police Interview Questions

Interviews are tough; police interviews are tougher. Check out these 15 tricky questions and how to answer them.

Government Jobs: Top 10 Interview Questions

Interviews are tough; government interviews can be tougher. Check out these ten tricky questions and how to answer them.

Nursing Interview Questions

If you're a trained nursing professional, you can afford to be a discriminating job seeker, thanks to the nursing shortage. B...

7 Tips for Successful Federal Interviews

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

Seven Tips for Successful Federal Interviews -- Making the Most of the Behavior-Based Interview

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

Study the 10 Most Common Interview Questions

Interviews can be tough even if you're qualified for the job. Study the 10 most common interview questions to prepare and suc...

100 Potential Interview Questions

There are tons of possible interview questions, so here are 100 to help you get oriented.

Spc. Joshua Walton, a soldier assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe, greets interview panel members during his mock interview Sept 18, at Baumholder's Rolling Hills Golf Club. (Photo Credit: Gino)

5 Things Vets Should Never Do at Job Interviews

Veteran job seekers' top 5 things not to do during an interview.

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Transitioning Now – One Tour

There are several paths to success if you're getting out or thinking about getting out of the military after just one tour.

Transitioning Now – More Than One Tour

Every service member leaves the military eventually. But if you've been in for more than one tour, your life is about to change substantially.

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Transitioning Now – Retirees

Having a successful career in the military is a major accomplishment. And the 20-plus years you've spent in uniform mean you have a highly sought-after skill set in the civilian world.

Transitioned 5+ Years Ago

Since you've left the military, you have already had some civilian experience, but maybe it's time for a change in your education or career path.

Military Spouse Employment Manual

Military spouses are making a go of their dream jobs across a wide range of fields. You can too, by following these critical steps.

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18 Critical Federal Resume Mistakes

A government jobs expert outlines 18 common mistakes made in resumes by military and former military applying for federal job...

Three Keys for Federal Resume Writing

Here are three important federal resume tips that follow the federal vacancy announcement "how to apply" instructions.

5 Tips for a Writing a Successful Guard / Reservist Federal Resume

Guard and Reserve members have careers that are tricky when it comes to translating experience into a resume for a federal jo...