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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  I Consistently See These 5 Resume Problems

  When you are in cleared job search mode, it may seem every article and each recruiter takes a different slant on what goes where on a resume. Some of that is the impact of company culture on internal recruiters and speed demands on external recruiters. Authors need to write somet… more

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  It Really Is All About Networking

  Are you groaning already? Tired of hearing about the value of networking? Networking is a vital component of a cleared job hunt. It’s not effective when jumped into on the spur of the moment either. Building your network will take time and should continue throughout your car… more

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  What’s the Point of an Initial Phone 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 experi… more

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  DoD 8570

  If you’re looking for cleared information assurance work with access to Department of Defense (DoD) information systems, familiarize yourself with DoD Directive 8570. DoD 8570 deals with wide-reaching efforts to qualify, train and manage the DoD information assurance or cyber s… more

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  Negotiation Begins the Moment You Say Hello

  Negotiation begins with the first impression you make on an employer. The initial information you choose to reveal about your experience begins the negotiation and influences your offer. Since this is the information initially offered in your resume, other marketing materials, an… more