In category: Career Development
Navigating the Ups-and-Downs of Job Loss and Job Search
Recently I was reminded about the emotional side of job loss. I was talking with a now happily employed person – we’ll call her Joan – who recalled what it felt like to lose her job many years ago. Although time had passed, emotions surfaced that were still raw when she re… more
How to Explain Your Employment Gap
Contracts end. Life gets in the way. Most of us at some point in our careers will deal with a gap in employment. Recruiters and hiring managers will be understanding to a degree. After all, they have most likely had to deal with similar issues in their careers. So while it's n… more
What to Ask When Researching and Interviewing Target Employers
Research is an often ignored or minimal aspect of job search. Given the huge wave of change that has swept government contracting over the last five years, this is especially dangerous. Many of today’s big names are a totally different company than they were even a year or two … more
You’re in Tech, Do You Know Where You’re Going
At the recent BSidesDC we sat down with a software engineer to explore challenges and opportunities for job seekers in the tech community. Media and social media are filled with the difficulty companies are having finding the right tech talent, as well as stories, memes and video… more
Communicate Complete Thoughts
Communicate. Complete. Thoughts. Do you want to stand out from your cleared job seeker competition? Work on your verbal and written communication skills. Increasingly the influence of new forms of communication is having an impact on communication clarity or understanding b… more