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All posts by Rob Riggins

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  5 Ways You Waste Time in Your Job Search

  Job search is hard enough on its own. Make sure you’re not getting in your own way, by pursuing any of these strategies that may trip you up: Applying for way too many jobs. It’s almost too easy to apply for jobs these days, and as a job board we’ve contributed to the… more

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  You Better Have Questions Prepared for Your Interviewer

  A job interview is one of your best opportunities to determine if the position and the company are a good fit.  A hiring manager will be making this assessment and you should be, too. The interview isn't a one-way street – it's a dialog between two professionals. As a job cand… more

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  5 Mistakes to Sidestep at a Job Fair

  We asked recruiters and hiring managers at recent Cleared Job Fairs about behaviors they see that hurt job seekers' hiring chances. It may be trite, but you only have one chance to make a first impression, and it’s vital that you do this well if you want your attendance at a C… more

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  Do You Sabotage Yourself

  How do you present yourself to the professional world? Some think if you can fog a mirror, you can get a job in the current cleared employment environment. While odds are certainly in your favor right now, as a job seeker with desirable skills, you still need to value professi… more

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  How Amazon HQ2 May Impact DC Metro Area Cleared Recruiting

  Amazon announced its new headquarters will be shared between two areas, Crystal City, VA -- possibly now to be called National Landing -- and New York City. These two cities will split 50,000 jobs with salaries averaging $150K. While this influx of jobs will considerably benefit … more