Job search guide for (former) gov. workers + March career resources

If you were one of the 100,000 federal employees affected by the new administration’s cuts in the U.S.—or you’re considering transitioning from a government job to the tech industry—you’ll want to read my latest guide. You’ll learn:

✅ Similarities and differences between working in government and the tech sector
✅ How to effectively transition from a government job to the tech industry
✅ Whether you can actually break into tech as an older worker

Throughout the piece, I draw upon experiences from clients who have successfully broken into tech after lengthy careers in city, county, state, and federal government; military; and military and defense contracting.

By the end of this guide, you’ll feel confident in your ability to make the leap from government to tech.

​>>> Access the guide now!​

Now, as we enter the final month of Q1, here are my latest job search and career resources to support you:

😡 How To Be Less Emotionally Reactive At Work (Forbes Article)

📑 The relentless rise of the PIP (LeadDev Contribution)

🤖 Tech jobs in 2025: it’s not looking good, and AI will make it even worse (Cybernews Contribution)

🧰 What Are the Hidden Job Search Tools Most Candidates Overlook? (Career Connectors Contribution)

🆚 Career Coach vs. Recruiter: 4 Differences You Need To Know (CaffeinatedKyle.com Article)

🛍️ Retailer Gap Inc. Plans Full Return to Office by Fall (The Epoch Times Contribution)

🤷🏼‍ How To Best Respond When You Don’t Know The Answer In An Interview (CaffeinatedKyle.com Article)

👥 What Are the Secret Signals Employers Look for in a Job Interview (Career Connectors Contribution)

🔄 Life After Tech: How To Make A Successful Transition Out Of Tech (CaffeinatedKyle.com Article)

Have a fabulous March!

Kyle | CaffeinatedKyle.com​

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