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All posts by Rob Riggins

• How to Talk About Employment Gaps

  If you’ve been out of work for awhile, whether it’s due to caregiving for a sick relative, raising children, or difficulty finding a job, how do you present that issue to a prospective employer? This is not an uncommon experience, so don’t think that you’re the only job s… more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, Bill Lewis, L-3 Communications GSES

  [caption id="attachment_4358" align="alignright" width="100" caption="Bill Lewis"][/caption] From time to time we bring you Q/A sessions with recruiters, who provide insights on their company, its hiring practices and job search tips. Bill Lewis, L-3 Communications GS&E… more

• Job Search Elevator Speech

  How’s your elevator speech? Engaging and concise, or rambling and boring? Watch the following video from Patra Frame for tips on polishing and improving how you introduce yourself to potential employers and others who may aid in your job search. Key points to remember: T… more

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  Top 10 Reasons DISCO and OPM Reject Security Clearance Requests

  Check out this just released list of top 10 reasons that security clearance requests are rejected. You may have thought drug use or credit issues were to blame, but it's not nearly as juicy as that. It's mundane simple mistakes, such as missing information, lack of fingerprint ca… more

• Job Seekers Maintain a Positive Attitude in Your Job Search

  A job search can be a frustrating process. Having many conversations with lots of different people and not seeing any immediate results is hard. Getting angry as part of that process is natural. But it’s important that you channel that anger so you don’t sabotage yourself… more