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All posts by Patra Frame

• Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics

  While you have seen the advice to put off salary discussions as long as possible in discussing a potential job you need to learn about salary ranges and what is realistic early in your job search.  Your knowledge, experience, and the value you demonstrate you offer are… more

• Now what? Career transitions made simple

  At many of the seminars I give I see people who are facing a career change and they are not at all sure how to manage it. Whether you are transitioning from the military or federal service, looking for new opportunities after years in one area, or just need a change, your new o… more

• Fall: Fast Forward

  Yesterday it was the start of summer and here we are already falling into Fall.  Whether you took the summer off from your job search or used it well, now is certainly a good time to get your job search into its new fall wardrobe.  Government contractors are looking forward to … more

• Time to hit refresh?

  Job search is often a longer process than we want. And our activities can become stale or ineffective. Now is a great time to look at your search and see if it is time to re-do or try something new.  Tip: Review your marketing materials with a friend Ask an executive you… more

• 3 Tips for Job Search Success

  Tip # 3:  Prepare your References! Figure out your references and get them briefed early in your job search. You should ask those past bosses, project managers, clients or users whose knowledge of your achievements will help you soar past other applicants to become your ref… more