Career Transition

Practical Advice

• Shauna Weatherly's advice - Practical advice for terminated government contractors, emphasizing the importance of documenting your work and preparing for future opportunities
• Suzanne Summerlin's guidance - Addresses the federal email directive and advises workers to "comply then grieve"
• Guide to writing an Open to Work post on LinkedIn
• Guide to Preparing and Maintaining Impactful Past Performance for Government Contractors - Comprehensive resource for documenting and showcasing your work experience for future opportunities

• David Valencia's Federal 2 Industry (F2I) initiative - Designed to support federal workers transitioning to industry roles
• Interview Prep GPT - AI tool to help prepare for interviews
• Networking GPT - AI tool to help with networking strategies
• Recommendation Letter GPT - AI tool to help draft recommendation letters
• Resume GPT - AI tool to help create and refine resumes

Job Search Resources

• Dscovery - Aggregating civic tech jobs from Digital Services Coalition companies and other modern civic tech firms
• FFX Nova - Job board specifically for finding opportunities in the Northern Virginia area
• The Job Hopper: Special Edition Resources for Unemployed - A Substack newsletter offering curated resources, tips, and support
• Jason Levin's curated list of resources - Strategies tailored to federal employees and contractors navigating job searches
• Job Opportunities for Int'l Development Professionals - A comprehensive spreadsheet of job opportunities specifically for international development professionals
• FedLayoffs.com - Comprehensive resource hub for federal employees affected by workforce reductions. Find job opportunities, benefits information, career transition resources, and support services all in one place
• From Federal to Fabulous: LinkedIn Guide for Career Transition - A step-by-step guide to leveraging LinkedIn for career transitions

• Civil Service Strong - Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of government services and uphold democratic values
• Google Grow: Career Dreamer - Free career development resources, including skill-building courses and job search tools
• MyPivot Substack - A newsletter focused on helping federal employees and contractors pivot to new careers
• FedWork - A platform for federal employees and contractors to access job listings, training, and career development resources
• FormerGov - A platform connecting former government employees with job opportunities and career resources
• HelpFeds - A comprehensive resource hub for federal employees, offering guidance on career transitions

• GovTech Talent Exchange LinkedIn Group - A supportive space for federal employees impacted by recent layoffs
• Former U.S. DOT Staff Job Matching LinkedIn Group - For USDOT staff who were fired in February 2025