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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Remote Work and Your Career

  The pandemic brought changes for government contractors, as it did to many businesses, including some rapid starts to remote work last spring. Some in the cleared community have the ability to work remotely, while many do not. Whether you currently work remotely or want to,… more

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  9 Tips to Help You Leave Your Job

  Ever thought about a middle-finger exit from a job that wasn’t a good fit? You let management and your co-workers know exactly what you think before dropping the mic and walking out in a slow-motion music-video-style exit. That may be a fun fantasy, but you know it does… more

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  5 Things You Should Know About a Phone Screen Interview

  I want to share with you my objective, as a recruiter and a hiring manager, during an initial phone screen with you. By this time in the hiring process, I’ve already seen enough in your resume to warrant a conversation. I typically save the in-depth discussion of your e… more

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  Do You Really Want This Job

  Making bad choices in accepting a job happens to us all at least once. The reason is often related to whether you are a good fit for the organization, the position, and the boss. You know companies often consider ‘fit’ in deciding who to hire, but making sure this is the… more

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  Little Resume Mistakes That Tell Employers You’re a Risk

  To the best of your knowledge, your resume is perfect. You ran it through spell check three times just to make sure it didn’t miss anything the first two times. You even had your Uncle Dave look it over because he hired a guy once and he knows a thing or two about resumes.… more