Amidst a federal employee buyout and mass firings of the federal workforce, thousands of former federal workers are waking up to a situation they may not have anticipated. If you’re a former federal worker who has recently lost your job, thank you for your service. Key steps to take to recover and move forward.

A new year can be a great time to make a career transition. It's a popular time to post jobs, and there tends to be a certain amount of energy at the beginning of a year.