In category: Job Search / Career Development
Where Do I Wear My Name Badge
Some of you are probably thinking, “Wow, who really cares?” It may seem trivial, but it’s part of your appearance, and one of the first things others will notice when meeting you at a job fair or networking event. You want to look the part of the prepared professional when… more
On Behalf of All Recruiters, I’m Sorry
Recruiters aren’t perfect. So many of us have a “recruiter” title, but what that means really varies and there are many recruiters that give the rest a bad name. Normally those recruiters are the ones who have irritated you as a candidate with spam emails or sales tactics o… more
Take That Phone Screen Interview Seriously
The first step in your interviewing path to a new cleared job is typically a phone-screen interview, before an in-person interview is scheduled. That saves everyone time. What many cleared job seekers don’t realize is that their casual preparation and responses to phone-scre… more
Understanding the Cleared Hiring Process
In your cleared job search it’s important not only to trust in the process but to understand the process. It’s important to understand how recruiters and hiring managers work so that your actions help move the process forward, not hinder it. Who’s Who in the Zoo – … more
Your Career, Not Your House, Is Your Biggest Investment
Don’t wait for new year resolutions. Clean up this year and plan your next career moves now. Fit these easy steps into the next month and invest in yourself. Document Your Achievements Whether you do this regularly as part of work reports or performance reviews or not, ta… more