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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  The Importance of Certifications for Cleared Job Seekers

  Federal procurements, including those in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) landscapes, are increasingly calling out specific Information Technology (IT) certifications as requirements for personnel. While these certifications shouldn’t take the pla… more

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  Job Seekers…Do Your Research

  I’m not sure where you live, but in my metro area there is a hum. A hum of job seekers. It’s nice to have all these people who are supposedly passive and not looking for a new gig, piqued by the opportunities we have available. But just because I’ve knocked on your door … more

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  Simpler Strategies for Networking

  One of the most overlooked opportunities at a job fair or other networking event is interacting with other job seekers. Every time I think of networking I revert back to high school and going to the high school dance. You go into the gym. Look around. Wonder why you are there.… more

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  Geneva Software Hiring Manager Tips for Transitioning Military and C# .Net Developers

  At a recent Cleared Job Fair we spoke with Richard Dean, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Geneva Software. Richard is a 20-year Army veteran and a strong proponent of transitioning military job seekers considering business development as a career choice. Check out th… more

• The Worst Mistake in a Job Search

  At the most recent Cleared Job Fair, Patra Frame reviewed job seekers’ resumes. Patra shared one issue that challenged many of the job seekers she spoke with: How do you write a resume when you don’t really know what you want to do? You may have great skills. But do you kno… more