Career Tools

Curated utilities and guides to help you land (and grow in) U.S. federal roles.

Get Hired Faster

Polish your resume and application materials.

Federal Resume Basics (USAJOBS)

What HR expects: duties, accomplishments, keywords, hours/week, supervisor.

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Resume.io

ATS-friendly templates and quick versioning per posting.

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Grammarly

Fix clarity and tone in resumes and assessment answers.

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Track & Organize

Stay on top of announcements and docs.

Teal Job Tracker

Pipeline your applications and set reminders for closing dates.

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Simplify

Lightweight tracker and autofill helper.

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Level Up Skills

Fill gaps tied to your target series/grade.

Coursera

University-backed certs in data, cyber, PM, policy.

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Udemy

Hands-on courses (SQL, Python, Excel, AWS).

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LinkedIn Learning

Quick, focused upskilling paths.

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Compensation & Location

Understand GS pay, locality, and cost of living.

OPM GS Pay Tables

Find grade/step and locality pay differentials.

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PayScale

Market benchmarks for skills/locations.

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Glassdoor Salaries

Reported pay and bands.

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Cost of Living Calculator

Compare metro costs vs. locality pay.

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Federal-Specific Guides

Benefits, clearances, and hiring paths.

FERS / Benefits

Retirement, TSP, FEHB, and leave.

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Security Clearances

T1–T5 basics and adjudication.

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Hiring Paths Help

Students, Vets, Spouses, Status, and more.

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