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Title:The Role of Federal Career Advisors

Author:Barbara Adams, CPRW, CEIP, MFRW, MMRW, MFCA-T

Date:October 2016

Source:www.militaryresumewriters.com and www.careerproplus.com

Most of us would agree that the process of finding, applying for, landing, and then keeping a federal job can be overwhelming at times. As you read this, you may be recalling the process you went through to land that first federal position, and how hard it was to find the right fit for your civilian or military background. Or you may remember the effort you put into developing a resume that met federal requirements and showed clearly on paper that you had the right qualifications.

How about the process of competing for pay grade increases or promotions within the federal government, or switching career paths, or some other related matter?

As you worked through these things, you may have had support from mentors, colleagues, or even a career advisor. However, many people go through the process alone, and only later realize how much more efficient and effective they could have been with just a little support.

This is where a Master Federal Career Advisor (MFCA) can really make the difference. Someone with this certification has taken the time to study the entire spectrum of the federal hiring process, and all the nuances involved with navigating USAJOBS.gov, understanding vacancy announcements, matching people with the right jobs, developing resumes, and applying through the system. In addition, they have access to best practices, tools, and resources from a leading organization in the career management industry.

Whether you are work within the federal Human Resources community, in a military family readiness group, in a veteran support organization, in a college career center, or any other similar type of organization, why not be that empowering advisor and advocate for someone else? By earning an MFCA certification, you can help talented and dedicated people to wade through the federal hiring process and serve our nation as a government employee.

Follow this link to learn more and become a Master Federal Career Advisor.

Follow this link to receive free online training about federal hiring practices.

Barbara Adams, President and CEO of CareerPro Global (CPG), the parent company of www.careerproplus.com and www.militaryresumewriters.com, has been a member of the careers community for the past 20 years. Ms. Adams holds four prestigious industry certifications. CareerPro Global is the only ISO 9001-2008 Certified Career Service in the industry, as well as one of the fastest-growing Military, Federal, and Civilian Resume-Writing and Careers-Coaching companies. The team of Certified Professional Federal and Military Resume Writers at CPG assist thousands of clients in applying for and gaining employment each year. We can help you land your military to civilian job.

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