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Category Archives: Networking

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  Should Senior Level Job Seekers Attend Job Fairs

  I teach classes on career search and social media for transitioning government and military personnel. A common question I get from senior-level transitioning job seekers is whether it makes sense for them to attend a job fair. When they review the positions being filled at an ev… more

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  Build Your Network Before You Need It

  When someone mentions networking, it conjures images of stilted conversations at professional cocktail parties. Forced smiles. Swapping business cards. There is absolutely nothing wrong with attending networking events. You should, in fact, because they can be really helpful i… more

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  The Holidays, the Most Dangerous Time of the Year

  The holidays – the most wonderful time of year. Except when it comes to job seeking. Then they can become the most dangerous time of the year! Why? Because the holidays, fraught with frustrations, temptations, disappointments, and misunderstandings, can lead to the demise of… more

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  3 Things Veteran Job Seekers Shouldn’t Like

  You know that LinkedIn is not Facebook. But this means much more than just watching what you post to LinkedIn. In addition to the content you post directly, veterans and cleared job seekers need also to be wary of what they “like” and comment on. These actions will actuall… more

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  5 Reasons to Engage Your Network and Your Target Employers

  It's critical to keep your name in front of your network during your cleared job search. As HR Executive Patra Frame often says, “It’s not who you know, but who knows you…and who remembers you.” There are a variety of ways to keep your name top of mind with your networ… more