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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

• But I have a lot say! How long is too long for a resume?

  Many of us have been in our professional careers for quite some time and we find it difficult to keep a resume to two pages or less. Career and resume coaches tell us that this is a common discussion with job seekers -- encouraging them to be brief and to hit the highli… more

• Extreme Job Search Makeover Winner Session 4 Recruiters and Wrap Up

  In his final session Mr. Allen spent time with two recruiters and was able to ask the questions that you never really get to ask a recruiter about the recruiting process, interviews and everything else. These sessions were powerful, eye-opening and completely off the record, but… more

• Fall: Fast Forward

  Yesterday it was the start of summer and here we are already falling into Fall.  Whether you took the summer off from your job search or used it well, now is certainly a good time to get your job search into its new fall wardrobe.  Government contractors are looking forward to … more

• Battle of Wits — Asking the right questions during an interview

  You’ve done your resume, connected through networking, submitted the application, made it through the phone screening, through the security scan and are finally in the interview! In “Princess Bride” terms, you have crossed the ocean,  climbed the really, r… more

• Help me, help you

  Asking for help during a job search is a two-way street. You need to be specific about what you are looking for, and you need to make sure that the person you are requesting assistance from can actually help you. I’ve found that most people will help someone if they are able t… more