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All posts by Patra Frame

• Working with ‘headhunters’

  I often am asked to recommend a 'good recruiter' (aka headhunter) by someone who is in job search mode.  Recruiters in search firms can be a useful asset in your network. But they are rarely the answer to your job search! Even if you already have a relationship with one… more

• Military transition: Use your education effectively

  I went to my first tech school barely a month after arriving at my first base. You certainly have had some training too. So what do you do with all that when you are thinking about your transition? First, as you have looked at what you want to do - your personal and profession… more

• Military transition: Career choices

  So there you are, trying to figure out what jobs in the civilian world will be worthwhile. And here I am, regularly talking success stories and research.... With all the potential careers available, how do you start to choose? First steps are to think about what your knowledge… more

• Military transition: Your strengths matter

  Whether you are transitioning military to civilian after a short time or a full career, there are resources available to help you make this move. Sure the quality of transition resources varies. But I am still surprised at how many miltary folks don't really use most of what is … more

• Gimme the $$$ Part 2 – Salary Negotiations

  Everyone hopes for the perfect offer - the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. But often we don’t get there without some negotiating. And since it is something most of us do rarely we are not sure how to go about getting something in an offer changed. … more