LinkedIn Help for Federal Workers

I live in Frederick, Maryland, which is home to many veterans and other federal agency workers. According to the Baltimore Banner, 1 out of 10 workers is a federal employee in my state. I am not here to argue about the deficit, government efficiency, or any of those policies. But there is an unavoidable truth that I can't ignore: the DOGE cuts have hit my community in a big way. As of March 13th, 2025, an estimated 30,000 workers in Maryland have been fired, eliminated, or have chosen to retire.

Over the last few months,  I have seen many dear friends, neighbors, and colleagues lose their jobs and livelihoods. These are hard-working, highly-skilled individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving the American people as veterans or civil servants. These actions have caused turmoil for the many Maryland families that rely on agency work to pay the bills. Those who haven't lost their jobs are living in fear about what comes next. It's a very tumultuous time for the DC metro area.

Being out of work is a scary prospect. You may be wondering, "What comes next for me and my family?" Plus, looking for a new job is difficult in the best of times, but with all the economic uncertainty, it's even more difficult now. But having a great LinkedIn profile can help you stand out. Here are a few LinkedIn profile writing tips to help you get started.

LinkedIn Profile Checklist:

1. Your profile picture should be recent and clearly show your face

2. Your headline should showcase your job title and how you can help a potential employer or client

3. Add an attention-grabbing background photo or banner

4. Utilize the custom button to link to your website or portfolio

5. Start your About section off with an engaging story

6. Show your credibility by listing a few of your stats

7. Show your enthusiasm for learning by upskilling and keeping your profile up to date

8. Utilize LinkedIn Learning to help you gain new skills and expertise

9. Don’t forget to add volunteering experience, publications, awards, or other relevant experiences

10. Have a few colleagues or friends read your profile and give you feedback on improving the clarity

How I can Help You

It's been a chaotic and heartbreaking time for civil servants and their families.  I want to help, so I am offering a discount for civil servants, agency employees, and contractors impacted by job loss or career uncertainty. If you are experiencing career turmoil or confusion, a dynamically written LinkedIn profile can help you attract the kinds of jobs you actually want. Discover your career story, redefine your specialized skills, and position yourself as an industry leader with our LinkedIn profile writing services.

This service also includes:

• A career story discovery session.

• A resume/CV consultation

• A LinkedIn profile rewrite with keywords.

• Personal branding guidance.

• Other career resources.

For a limited time, Good Writing Co. (GWC) is offering a special LinkedIn promotion for current or former federal workers, civil servants, or contractors: 40% off LinkedIn profile writing services (was $500, now $300)

Why Good Writing Co?

• We're here to help civil servants and federal agency workers put their best foot forward in today's job market.

• We approach each client with curiosity and compassion

• We've been writing LinkedIn profiles for our clients for the last 6 years to great success.

Questions? Contact us today.