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All posts by Patra Frame

• 3 Networking Success Tips

  You can hardly open your browser or a business publication without seeing something about networking. Why? Studies show regular networkers are more successful in business and in life. True for introverts and extroverts incidentally. Tip 1. Learn how to network Don’t bother wi… more

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  Conflicting Resume Advice

  Resume advice is often contradictory - who do you believe? Ask five people, get 10 answers.  Sad but true. Most all recruiters and hiring managers agree that you have to have a chronological format resume. But not so much else. These are some common issues in government contr… more

• A Basic Checklist for Your Cleared Resume

  Resume basics. Everyone knows those, right? Based on the resumes in any company’s applicant tracking database, the answer is more likely, NO. Your personal resume checklist: __ Name. __ City and state. Street address isn't necessary. __ Email address. Only one, nothing ‘cu… more

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  We Wanted to Help Your Job Search but You Blew It

  Recently I was at a meeting with military folks transitioning to the civilian work world. Several asked for my card. Not one has contacted me in the weeks since. An old friend has been looking for work for a year. Many people who know him ask me about his progress. And then sa… more

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  Job Search Lessons from May’s Military Holidays

  May is the month we recognize and remember several aspects of our military: Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 10) is a recent recognition of their support. Armed Forces Day (May 18) recognizes those currently in service. Memorial Day (May 27) recognizes those who died in… more