Displaced Workers Resource and Information Hub 

Welcome

If you’ve recently been impacted by federal staffing changes, we want you to know you’re
not alone. NARA is here to support you through this transition. Our Resource & Information
Hub offers practical tools, curated job leads, wellness support, and professional
development opportunities to help you take your next step with clarity and confidence.

Career Transition Resources

Explore guides and checklists tailored to help you move from federal to private or nonprofit
sectors.

Federal to Private Resume Help:

• Federal Resume Tips from USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-
to/account/documents/resume/build/

• Resume Examples from The Muse: https://www.themuse.com/advice/resume-examples

• GovLoop’s Resume Toolkit PDF: https://s3.amazonaws.com/legacy-govloop-
uploads/resumeguide.pdf

LinkedIn Optimization Tips:
• LinkedIn Profile Checklist: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a507663

• How to Turn on “Open to Work”: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/67405

Navigating USAJobs:

• USAJobs Search Help: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/search/

• Eligibility & Hiring Paths: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-
government/unique-hiring-paths/

• Set Up Job Alerts: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/profile/job-alerts/

Job Opportunities Career Leads

Top Job Boards:

• USAJobs – Federal government job listings
https://www.usajobs.gov
• LinkedIn Jobs – Professional job network and career listings
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs
• Idealist.org – Nonprofit and mission-driven career opportunities
https://www.idealist.org/en/
• ClearanceJobs – Jobs requiring federal security clearances
https://www.clearancejobs.com/
• Indeed – One of the largest job search engines across industries
https://www.indeed.com/
• Monster – Career advice and job listings in various sectors
https://www.monster.com/
• CareerBuilder – Resume tools and job search for many industries
https://www.careerbuilder.com/
• Jobs.Virginia.gov – Official Virginia state government job board
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/
• DCJobSite - Washinton DC Jobs and Careers throughout the Tri-State Area
DCJobSite
• State of Maryland Job Openings - Maryland State Online Employment Center
https://jobapscloud.com/MD/
• DC Government Careers - Career Opportunities with DC Government
https://careers.dc.gov/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&
• NARA Career Center: free to register, search, set up notifications, and upload your resume
https://nara.memberclicks.net/careers

Professional Development & Upskilling

Free Learning Platforms:

• Coursera Free Courses: https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free

• LinkedIn Learning Free Trial: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

• Google Career Certificates: https://grow.google/certificates/

• NARA Courses and Professional Development: https://nara.memberclicks.net/online-
courses-credential

Virtual Workshops & Webinars:

• Eventbrite Career Webinars: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/online/career-
development/

Certifications:

• SHRM-CP: https://www.shrm.org/certification/about/Pages/default.aspx

• PMP: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp

• CPHQ: https://nahq.org/certification/cphq/

• National Regulatory Professional Credential (NRPC):
https://nara.memberclicks.net/national-regulatory-professional-credential--nrpc-

Wellness & Financial Support

Mental Health & Emotional Support:

• SAMHSA Mental Health Services Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
• Open Path Collective: https://openpathcollective.org/

• Apps:

Calm: https://www.calm.com/
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/

Financial Planning:

• NerdWallet Budget Planner: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/budget-
worksheet
• Smart About Money Courses: https://www.smartaboutmoney.org/Courses
• Benefits.gov Unemployment Resources:
https://www.benefits.gov/categories/Unemployment%20Assistance

Advocacy & Policy Updates

Federal Workforce News:

• OPM Workforce Reshaping Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-
oversight/workforce-restructuring/reductions-in-force/
• Partnership for Public Service News: https://ourpublicservice.org/blog/

How to Get Involved:

• GovLoop Community: https://www.govloop.com/

Need Help or Want to Connect?

We’re here for you.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.naralicensing.org
NARA Career Center: https://nara.memberclicks.net/careers