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All posts by Kathleen Smith

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  Increasing Your LinkedIn Connections

  Many folks build their LinkedIn profile, add some of their friends, then call it a day. Not a good strategy for building a network. Your online network is built and nurtured through active conversations, just like your offline network. You wouldn’t meet someone at a party an… more

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  I’m Seeking an Executive Position as I Transition Out of Civil Service, Why Would I Attend a Cleared Job Fair

  I teach classes on career search and social media for transitioning government and military personnel. This question and my response below came from a senior professional at a recent class. Many of the tips are valid no matter your level within an organization. We understand th… more

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  Recruiters, Be All That You Can Be

  At the most recent recruitDC, I had the privilege to share with the recruiting community tips on how to incorporate veteran hiring into a recruiter’s mindset. The poignant beginning of this presentation was the opening by Colonel David Sutherland, former Special Assistant to th… more

• How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search Without Tipping Off Your Current Employer

  Many cleared professionals overlook LinkedIn as a career development and business networking tool, only using the site when they need a job. This presents a challenge when you ultimately do need a network for your job search. Rather than being able to tap a very well-established … more

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  Security Clearance Reciprocity

  At a recent briefing by the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive (ONCIX) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) at the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC), Charlie Sowell, ODNI Deputy Assistant Director, shared some of the… more