Building a Federal Resume

Here are some great tips about how to build a Federal Resume from The Partnership for Public Service.  If you follow these directions, you will be sure to put your best foot forward when applying for jobs on USAjobs.gov!

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By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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How to break into Journalism with no prior experience

Smart incremental steps can help you land your first job in journalism in just months.

https://medium.com/better-humans/how-to-break-into-journalism-with-no-prior-experience-66c31ca7c740

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Four Unique Podcasts to Inspire Social Innovation

It’s safe to say that many of us could use a bit of inspiration these days—and podcasts are a great way to stay informed and entertained from home. Whether you need a new podcast obsession or just want to know …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Journalism alum Audie Cornish’01, of NPR’s All Things Considered

Audie Cornish has America’s ear.

Audie’s path to becoming the co-host of NPR’s signature program, All Things Considered, began with a daily radio newscast on WMUA at UMass Amherst.  Here she is, in her own words.

https://profiles.umass.edu/video/audie-cornish

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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UMass Amherst Journalism Dept. Public Relations Concentration

Public relations is a dynamic, complex and fast-paced industry with multiple career opportunities. The Public Relations concentration at UMass Amherst is designed to help you become a better communicator and strategic thinker, preparing you for professionally oriented careers working in …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Stephanie Murray has a story to tell

“My first internship was at the Lowell Sun in Lowell, MA. And my first article, it was going to rain in the middle of the week. And so I called up some local farmers to ask them if they were excited about …

By Alli Faust
Alli Faust Product Manager
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3 Easy Resume Tips And Tricks From An Entry-Level Recruiting Expert

“Whenever I get a stack of resumes, I throw half of them in the trash. I sure don’t want unlucky people on my team,” said no hiring manager ever…but sometimes it can feel that way when you’re hunting for jobs.

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