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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

• References that work

  Are your references ready to help you land a job? Do you know how to prepare your references so they are an asset to your search and not a stumbling block? Find out in this video by ClearedJobs.Net's HR Strategist Patra Frame. In Patra's own words, "Making the… more

• Too soon old: Age discrimination realities

  Age discrimination is illegal but we all know many companies prefer to hire young. If you're over 40 -- yes 40! -- and looking for a job you will benefit from the tips Patra Frame, ClearedJobs.Net HR Strategist, provides in this video. What are a company's concerns about hir… more

• Gimme the $$$ Part 2 – Salary Negotiations

  Everyone hopes for the perfect offer - the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. But often we don’t get there without some negotiating. And since it is something most of us do rarely we are not sure how to go about getting something in an offer changed. … more

• Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics

  While you have seen the advice to put off salary discussions as long as possible in discussing a potential job you need to learn about salary ranges and what is realistic early in your job search.  Your knowledge, experience, and the value you demonstrate you offer are… more

• Now what? Career transitions made simple

  At many of the seminars I give I see people who are facing a career change and they are not at all sure how to manage it. Whether you are transitioning from the military or federal service, looking for new opportunities after years in one area, or just need a change, your new o… more