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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Three Ways to Act Like a Consultant for Career Success

  Note: This article is adapted from the author’s book, Going 1099: How to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money, and unlock more free time. If you want to become a solo 1099 sub-contractor or improve your value as an … more

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  The 4 Job Search Questions You Need To Think About

  I recently read a rant by a job seeker who said no application should take any more effort than sending his resume, and a one-hour interview should be enough for a company to make an offer. While many hiring processes could be improved, the match between a company and an app… more

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  Tune In! Get the Scoop! Our Podcast Has Launched.

  Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net and hosted by Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman. Our April guests included: Kirsten Renner, head of recruiting for the National Security Portfolio at Accenture Federal Services, Mike Barnum,… more

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  It’s Time to Get Comfortable Talking About Compensation

  Salary and compensation discussions can feel like walking into a trap—we’ve all heard the notion that whoever says a number first loses. But let’s put our fears of winning and losing aside and destigmatize salary discussions. First, realize it’s a candidate’s ma… more

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  Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How

  Looking for your next security cleared job can feel like a full-time job. From researching which companies you want to target, to figuring out how to ace your interviews with each employer, job search can feel like a giant equation you don’t have all the answers to. We�… more