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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  If You Think You May Lose Your Job

  No one wants to admit they are going to be terminated or laid off. But in the defense and intel contracting community, it certainly isn’t unusual. Contracts end. Budgets are cut. Still, it’s a blow to the ego. We all want to believe we’re irreplaceable. After all, many o… more

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  Powerful Writing Results in Success

  Powerful writing changes lives. I’ve seen it. I’ve done it. Throughout my thirty years active duty in the Air Force and several years thereafter. Influential writing opens doors to promotion, fellowships, internships, scholarships, grants, career-broadening opportunities, com… more

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  Starting a Career Transition

  Most people make several significant career transitions over their work life. If you are thinking of changing careers or are leaving the military or federal government, do recognize this transition will take lots of preparation and time. Research shows that most successful transi… more

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  Money Talk: Let’s Discuss Salary

  Talking about money is one of those things that always seems to make people uncomfortable. Whenever someone brings up the topic of money there always seems to be weird silences and stumbling sentences. Meanwhile I’m over here excited about finding a Marilyn Monroe look alike… more

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  How to Turn Around a Bad Interview

  We’ve all been there. You’re pouring over new cleared job postings when you come across a position that seems just perfect. Good company. Good location. Terrific job description. Your heart starts to beat a bit faster as you crank out a cover letter, tailor your resume to the… more