Five Resume Mistakes You Should Avoid

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Everyone’s made a mistake or three at one point or another in their career. The mistakes that sting the most are ones that can cost a job, or a potential job. My mistake involves a resume with a typo. Over the course of a few months I interviewed several times with the same company. Prior to my final interview, the HR ... Full Story

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    5 Steps to Getting a Government Internship

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    Find Federal Jobs For Your Major

    Find Federal Jobs For Your Major
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    Get Uncle Sam to Pay Your Student Loans

    Get Uncle Sam to Pay Your Student Loans
    Whether or not you work for the government, Uncle Sam can help pay for those pesky student loans. GovCentral researched three federal programs that will reduce your student loan payments or even make the payments for you. We’ve also found which careers can give you the best chance to qualify for them. Read on to find out how to get Uncle ...
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    Military to Federal Resume Tips

    Military to Federal Resume Tips
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    26 Federal Agencies Offering Grants

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