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All posts by Rob Riggins

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  Interview with a Recruiter, Debbie Cantin, Charles F. Day & Associates

  Debbie, Tell us about yourself I have been with the company for almost four years in December. I am an Air Force Veteran so I understand the challenges individuals face transitioning from the military to the private sector.  I started with Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC… more

• Getting Great Job Search References

  Don't be afraid to ask the right people for references. The right people are your former bosses. Tell your references: 1. I'd like you to be a reference in my job search. 2. Why you're asking them to be a reference. "I remember what a great boss you were," or "I learned … more

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  What Hiring Managers Want From Your Social Media Accounts

  Is social media helping or hurting job seekers? The results of a just released CareerBuilder survey of hiring managers who research candidates via social media illustrate it all depends on the job seeker. Self-Defeating Content The top mentions for self-defeating content… more

• Asking Others for Job Search Help

  We all need help from others in our job search. That's a given. But what's the best way to get that help and to present your questions to others so you get the help you need? Figure out who can help you and what you think you should specifically ask them for. Would y… more

• GAO Report on Personnel Security Clearances

  The General Accounting Office (GAO) Report on Personnel Security Clearances released last Thursday does lots of finger pointing. The bad guys are the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This is a very high-level report so it’… more