Posts Tagged ‘Federal Disruption’
Key Transferable Skills from the Federal to the Private Sector
At a glance View open jobs The full story: If you are leaving a federal job and transitioning into the private sector, you may face some unexpected challenges and opportunities. To navigate this shift and increase your chances of job success, it’s wise to spend time learning how to apply transferable skills you acquired while…
Read MoreLeaving a Federal Job? How to Nail Your First Private Sector Interview
At a glance View open jobs The full story: Are you leaving a federal job and preparing for your first interview in the private sector? Interviews can be daunting, especially if you have not worked in a private-sector role before. They represent a significant opportunity for you as a candidate to showcase your skills, while…
Read MoreNetworking Tips for Federal Employees Looking for Positions in the Private Sector
At a glance View open jobs The full story: Transitioning from a federal job to the private sector can feel like navigating uncharted waters. The strategies that helped you advance in government might not apply in the corporate world. Networking is an unavoidable part of the transition process that can help open doors to new…
Read MoreHow to Transition from Federal to Private Sector Jobs: Tips for Transitioning to the Private Sector
At a glance View open jobs The full story: Transitioning from a long career within the federal government to the private sector can feel daunting and challenging, especially for those who have grown accustomed to the relative security and predictability of federal jobs. This shift requires a careful understanding of private sector expectations and a…
Read MoreTemporary Restraining Order Halting USAID Mass Terminations is Lifted
Legal challenges to President Trump’s actions to defund USAID have been rapidly evolving since his January 20 Executive Order: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. Events through February 18th were chronicled in our previous article, but the situation continues to evolve. Federal judge lifts temporary restraining order (TRO) on USAID layoffs On Friday, February…
Read MoreResources for Displaced Federal Workers
Executive orders and policy changes from the Trump administration have created ripple effects throughout the federal government, leading to funding cuts, furloughs, and layoffs. The Trump administration has called for mass layoffs of federal employees with probationary status as well as those deemed non-essential, a move that’s been upheld after a U.S. District Judge refused…
Read MoreA Timeline of Funding and Policy Shifts in the Department of Education
Recent actions by the Trump Administration and subsequent legal challenges have left the future direction of the Department of Education uncertain for staff, grant awardees, and other recipients of federal funds. The Administration’s federal funding freeze is already reshaping how the Department operates and affecting those reliant on federal aid and other programs. Timeline of…
Read MoreDefunding USAID: A Timeline of Events?
The Trump Administration’s actions to reassess federal aid policy have had widespread impacts on USAID, its staffers, grantees, and its subcontractors/subawardees. Following President Trump’s Executive Order: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, a legal battle has ensued, creating chaos around the existence of the agency and the status of it’s employees. USAID: Timeline of…
Read MoreFinancial Action Plans for Nonprofits Impacted by Federal Funding Freeze
The freeze on federal aid funding set into motion by President Trump’s Executive Order: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid has created chaos and uncertainty for nonprofit organizations receiving federal grants. Organizations facing financial uncertainty can take immediate steps to help mitigate the impacts and pursue stability. Some important steps and considerations include: 1.…
Read MorePrime Contractors: How to Manage Multiple Terminations, Subcontractors, and Settlements
Government contractors facing the termination of multiple contracts at the same time must manage a highly complex and financially risky scenario. The complexity is only heightened with subcontractors and consultants are involved, as it is the prime contractor’s responsibility to pursue settlement packages on their behalf. Key items to remember as a prime contractor: Successfully…
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