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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Interview Preparation: Why Do You Want to Work Here?

  Many hiring managers ask some variant on the question of why you want to work for the company, the specific contract, or in a particular part of the organization. Resist your temptation to sound excited by stating some generalities quickly. “I’ve heard great things about the… more

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  How to Write a Cover Letter that Matters

  Our list of the 8 things you must do to write a cover letter that counts. A well-written cover letter is a useful weapon in your cleared job search arsenal. It can set you apart from other cleared candidates, and can make the difference when two candidates are close. Many… more

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  It’s Okay to Say No: Declining a Job Offer

  To accept, or not to accept, that is the question. There’s much to consider when it comes to job offers, similar to other significant decisions we make in life. We often wade through various relationships waiting to find the right one to ultimately commit to. Or we search … more

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  How to Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits

  Get your full value from a potential cleared employer and negotiate the offer that makes sense for you. 1. Salary and benefits combine to form your total compensation When you’re reviewing an offer, there’s more to consider than just the salary number. While pay b… more

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  Don’t Send Your Job Search on Summer Vacation

  Winter is coming—I mean, summer. But still, isn’t summer a hopeless season for job search? Everyone is off vacationing, leaving hiring on hold, right? Wrong. Don’t let summer job search myths stop you in your tracks. Turn up the heat and put your job search into full d… more