Special Initiative: Federal Layoffs & How to Transition into Your Next Role.
#FediDevJobs
Because your career deserves
a strong and stable future
in 2025 and beyond.
Laid Off from a Federal or iDev job?
We’ve Got You Covered.
The recent workforce cuts across the U.S. Federal Government, agencies like USAID, and private contracting firms, are leaving tens of thousands of staff in Washington, D.C., facing unexpected job loss, furloughs, and administrative leave.
Across the globe, humanitarian and aid workers, global health and poverty programs, and much of the international development (iDev) sector - any entity receiving U.S. foreign aid or federal funding is impacted.
That's a significant number of people. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this transition alone either.
💡 Careerly is rolling out an emergency career support initiative to help you land on your feet.
Strategies for your competitive edge
So, the Question is, What’s Next?
💡 Careerly is here to help you move forward—whatever that means for you right now. We believe in baby steps. Also 2 steps forward, 1 step back.
Do not feed the Overwhelm. Do what is possible. Chat with Hira (it's free!). Listen in on the #FediDevJobs Webinar (also free).
When you're ready to tackle JDs, applications, resumes, and interview prep, we're ready. Simply reach out!
Get Sector-Specific Expert Career Coaching
In the weeks since the confirmed layoffs, we've reworked our templates
and guidance docs tailoring them for the federal and iDev sectors respectively. Get individual coaching and benefit from specialized advice and insight into the hiring outlook in these segments: who's hiring, open positions, insider intel, and links to target resources.
Book Your FREE 30-minute Consultation with Hira
Not ready to commit yet? Book a 30-min call and get your questions answered. Over a third of our network in D.C. and globally have technical expertise in this field. Hira has extensive prior experience working at the World Bank, WRI, and several NGOs - and thus an active network of peers, colleagues, and former clients in the govn. and iDev space.
Join #FediDevJobs Special Webinar: Feb17th, 2025
"Navigating Career Transitions in Federal and iDev Sectors"
📍 Monday, 17 February 2025
@11AM - 12 PM EST
🔗 Registration Open**
Grab Your Spot Now
*Max capacity 100 participants. Register to secure your spot.
If the demand is sufficiently high two sessions will be held logistics permitting.
I worked with Hiranya as I was transitioning between careers and found her workshops to be extremely beneficial. Her guidance with my pitch allowed me to feel confident and prepared in the interview. Hiranya's career coaching helped me to secure a full-time job that is a great combination of my background and skills...
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How It Works
Career transition coaching focuses on positioning, adjusting the narrative, and identifying transferable expertise and skills. Careerly methodologies have secured jobs for thousands of career switchers, including out of the public sector: federal government, non-profits, foundations, IGOs, and NGOs.
The #FediDevJobs Initiative tailors resume/CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, networking communications, and interview prep for impacted federal employees and iDev professionals seeking new opps.
LinkedIn II (Use it to get a job)
Understanding how LinkedIn works is key to using it successfully. The platform is a search-engine-optimized powerhouse, and search key terms matter in finding the right contacts and appearing in the right recruiter searches.
How to Write #JobSearch Language: Key Docs
Master Careerly’s highly personal, precision-based Action->Result method to craft language that focuses on your value. Show the quantified, evidenced-based impact you bring to employers and clients.
"So Tell Me About Yourself" (TMAY)
The perennial Careerly favorite- "So, Tell Me About Yourself." This is the question, whether at a happy hour, a coffee chat, or a formal interview. Nail the perfect TMAY answer and you'll forever be thankful.
4 Paths to #NewSkills Learning
Continuous improvement and learning is the key to staying ahead. Enhance your natural abilities with AI capabilities, learn new skills for this unprecedented era of job displacement, and boost your productivity be it in your current job or in looking for a new one.
Resumes and C.V.s overhaul
Master Careerly’s highly personal, precision-based Action->Result method to craft language that focuses on your value. Show the quantified, evidenced-based impact you bring to employers and clients.
Hiranya helped me transition to a new job from a company where I had worked for 15+ years. Hira's real-world expertise and knowledge of my sector make her an excellent career coach. She has sharp assessment skills and was able to help me accurately assess my core skills and strengths...
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I attended Hiranya’s skills training series during a challenging time (dispirited D.C. federal attorney) and secured a job - finally! - in 2 months. She is a generous spirit with exceptional interpersonal skills. She has the tools, resources, and targeted coaching skills to orchestrate a major and/or highly targeted ...
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Samples of materials and templates