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All posts by Rob Riggins

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  How to Write a Cover Letter that Matters

  Our list of the 8 things you must do to write a cover letter that counts. A well-written cover letter is a useful weapon in your cleared job search arsenal. It can set you apart from other cleared candidates, and can make the difference when two candidates are close. Many… more

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  How to Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits

  Get your full value from a potential cleared employer and negotiate the offer that makes sense for you. 1. Salary and benefits combine to form your total compensation When you’re reviewing an offer, there’s more to consider than just the salary number. While pay b… more

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  How to Write Your Most Effective Resume

  Our top 10 list of things you must do to write a resume that sells you. Your cleared resume is an advertisement, not your biography. The goal of your resume is to get a hiring manager or recruiter to contact you for an interview. It should only include details that are re… more

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  How to Ace Your Interviews

  Our top 10 list of things you must do to excel in an interview. 1. Realize your interview starts with the first interaction you have with a potential employer From your online profiles, resume, and networking interactions, including job fairs, you’re already being ev… more

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  What Does it Mean to be Professional

  What does professionalism mean in today’s cleared job market? What does it mean to you? And to the customer site where you may be working? There are a number of aspects of professionalism, including conduct, appearance, behavior, dependability, communication, ethics, organiz… more