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All posts by Kathleen Smith

• Recruiters Be Calm and Carry On During #Shutdown2013

  Frustration, anxiety and uncertainty. Yes, we all have it! What to do next? As recruiters in the federal government community, we are also confronted with a large community of job seekers who are flooding you with resumes and applications. When the ball gets rolling again, you… more

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  What a Cleared Job Seeker Should Do During the Shutdown

  [caption id="attachment_8437" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Brigit Freedman"][/caption] We asked Brigit Freedman, Talent Acquisition Director for Engility, for cleared job seeker tips to implement during the federal government shutdown. Brigit’s shutdown tips: … more

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  Volunteering as Part of Your Job Search Strategy

  Several experts, including our own Patra Frame, share that volunteering is important in a job search. That’s particularly true if you’re unemployed. Volunteering is networking. It’s good for you, good for the organization and often helpful to your job search. Like any en… more

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  Should I Get a Master’s in Cyber Intelligence

  One of the great things about participating in a LinkedIn group is that you can ask a question. Depending on the group you may get some really good feedback. In one particular group focused on Cyber Intelligence, we noticed this question by a transitioning military professional. … more

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  Unwanted Facebook Requests

  As more people join social media, the more you may find that you're getting connection requests from people you don’t know. Or don't want to know. Some of these requests might seem outright strange. All social media communities want to keep the environment safe and comfortable… more