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All posts by Kathleen Smith

• Do You Listen When You Network?

  Do You Listen? "No man ever listened himself out of a job." - Calvin Coolidge At a recent networking event I met several job seekers who were very interested in talking about career opportunities. I noticed most of them were not listening. All wanted to share their skills, prof… more

• Government to Civilian Employment Transition

  If you're a government worker considering a transition to the civilian or private sector, this video by ClearedJobs.Net's HR Specialist Patra Frame is for you. Network - the word that comes up in any job search discussion - to take advantage of the experiences of those who have … more

• Marketing Yourself in a Tricky Job Environment

  The skills you need to successfully market yourself are similar whether you're seeking a job in government or in private industry. That's the gist of a recent webinar I did for GovLoop on marketing yourself in a tough job environment. And the key word is job seekers need to marke… more

• Bike Ride to Support Wounded EOD Warriors, How It Began and How You Can Help

  As part of ClearedJobs.Net’s support of the military, we’re actively involved in the Undefeated 2-Day Ride to support the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation (WEODWF). There are many wonderful organizations that provide support to our country’s wounded warriors. That’s someth… more

• How to Negotiate Salary for Your Job Offer

  You've received a job offer but you're not pleased with the salary being offered. What do you do? HR Specialist Patra Frame discusses the best strategy for negotiating your offer, including salary. Your first consideration is, do you really want the job? Don't waste anyone'… more