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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

• How Does a Recruiter Use Social Media to Vet Job Seekers

  Veteran technical recruiter Doug Munro shares how he uses social media to vet cleared job seekers. Doug uses LinkedIn to find a more robust picture of a job seeker’s experience and abilities vs. what is found on a resume. And he relates the sage advice we all know now –… more

• Military Service to Civilian Success: Translate Achievements

  A resume is an advertisement for what you offer an employer. Far too many people don’t understand this. How do you show what you offer an employer when your experience and success has come in the military environment? Focus on your achievements! The smartest thing you can… more

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  Thank You Notes, Critical to Your Job Search

  “You did learn how to say thank you when you were a kid, didn’t you?” Patra intones. Did you send a thank you note after your last job interview? You'd be surprised how many job seekers do not follow through on this important step of the job search process. Hiring man… more

• Don’t Stop Your Job Search Because It’s Summer

  It’s officially summer. You’re thinking of all the fun summer activities that you’d rather take advantage of instead of focusing on your job search. Don’t do it! Don’t potentially lose weeks or months by putting your job search on hold because you think nobody hir… more

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  6 Defense Contractor Tips for the First Day on a Client Site

  Are you new to the defense contracting world? If you’re starting a new job for your company on a client site, make sure you get things started right. In addition to the tips in 8 Steps to a Successful Start in a New Cleared Job, here are six additional tips for your first da… more