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Government Contracting : How to Make the Contracting Officer’s Job Easier

Granite Leadership Strategies

Many Government contractors writing proposals to the Government often tell us that the job of responding to the requirements of Federal Government solicitations (RFPs) seems daunting. Sometimes, we notice that respondents say the specifications are unclear or the Federal Government does not understand what they are asking.

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Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

Management Consulted

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design?

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Reader FAQ: The one-page resume rule, applying overseas, and why our phone number is unlisted

Management Consulted

We offer our time to paying clients for assistance with resume reviews (Power Half Hour), personalized networking advice (1-hour sessions), and Case Interview Prep (Prep Packages). Q: As a client of your editing service, you said I needed to keep my resume to 1 page because of my graduation date. Could you elaborate on that?

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

Although a club is required to sign a contract with an advisor, it does not have a specific department or student body that governs how the club is run. Demonstrate Leadership. The sole purpose of clubs is to provide students with practical experience through learning and relationship building.

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How to Hire the Right Talent for Your Business

Granite Leadership Strategies

You receive a slew of resumes or applications. Out of all those resumes, you only find a few candidates you want to call for an interview. So always base your hiring decision on the person, not on what is on his or her resume. You can find a lot of talent from these people who have incredible experience.

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Get that Government Contract- Tips for Presenting to the Federal Government

Granite Leadership Strategies

Any company that bids for the Federal Government knows that oral presentations are often a part of the game. Unfortunately, because giving a Government contract presentation is so different from a typical business presentation, many companies do not receive as many contracts as they would prefer to win.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

Get involved with the sports club you had been meaning to join, try climbing the rock wall in the gym, or run for student government. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. Want to gain unique insights into leadership and civil service? Become a barista or bartender.