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All posts by Kathleen Smith

• Extreme Job Search Makeover Winner Session 4 Recruiters and Wrap Up

  In his final session Mr. Allen spent time with two recruiters and was able to ask the questions that you never really get to ask a recruiter about the recruiting process, interviews and everything else. These sessions were powerful, eye-opening and completely off the record, but… more

• Battle of Wits — Asking the right questions during an interview

  You’ve done your resume, connected through networking, submitted the application, made it through the phone screening, through the security scan and are finally in the interview! In “Princess Bride” terms, you have crossed the ocean,  climbed the really, r… more

• Help me, help you

  Asking for help during a job search is a two-way street. You need to be specific about what you are looking for, and you need to make sure that the person you are requesting assistance from can actually help you. I’ve found that most people will help someone if they are able t… more

• Not gone, but forgotten: The truth about disabled vets returning to work

  We bring you this post courtesy of Josh Letourneau and our friends at Fistful of Talent. It's targeted to recruiters and hiring managers, but the information and message is appropriate for all.  Today's post is going to take on a more serious, impactful tone - my hope is th… more

• Revisiting “Using social media for background checks”

  Earlier in the summer at the IDGA HR for Defense Summit, a question was raised about HR professionals using social media for background checks. We brought this discussion to our blog Inside the Net and other social communities such as GovLoop. Many insightful comments were genera… more