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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  The Dilemma of Two Job Offers – A Parable

  A friend of mine recently entered the market for a new job. The good news is that he was gainfully employed. The bad news was that he had become dissatisfied with the direction that his company was headed. That new direction affected his lifestyle, finances, and offered a limited… more

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  Don’t Lose the Job Because You Didn’t Ask Good Interview Questions

  Job search protocol is shifting and as an interviewee part of your mission is to ask good questions of the potential employer. You need to be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity to gauge if the position and the company will be a good fit. Insightful questions not only … more

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  Insider Tips on Working with Recruiters

  The following questions and answers were shared at a BSides San Antonio discussion moderated by Kathleen Smith with ClearedJobs.Net. The participating recruiting professionals included Irma Symons HR manager for IPSecure, Bill Bransletter Recruiting Manager with ASG, and KJ Howel… more

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  When and How to Decline a Job Offer

  Searching for a cleared job can be a complex and emotional process. It takes due diligence, concentrated effort and a strong spirit. When a job offers does come along you shouldn’t abandon rational thought and randomly grab it. This is the time when your research skills need to… more

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  Does Your Resume Slow Down Your Job Search

  Has it been awhile since your last job search? Did you suddenly lose a job? Or have you retired from the military or government service? Have you been searching for months or more? All these seem to contribute to some very common resume mistakes by cleared job seekers. These m… more