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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Why Job Searches Fail

  New Year’s Resolutions. It's that time of year when folks observe the tradition of making New Year's Resolutions. They join gyms, start exercise programs, begin diets, take courses to learn a new language, and right up there among the most popular resolutions is the vow to find… more

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  7 Tips for Leaving Your Job

  We’ve all probably thought about a dramatic exit from a job that we didn’t enjoy. You tell everyone exactly what you think and why things are so dysfunctional. Maybe even with “Shove This Jay Oh Bee” from "Office Space" or Johnny Paycheck's "Take this Job and Shove It" as… more

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  Build Your Network Before You Need It

  When someone mentions networking, it conjures images of stilted conversations at professional cocktail parties. Forced smiles. Swapping business cards. There is absolutely nothing wrong with attending networking events. You should, in fact, because they can be really helpful i… more

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  Better Leave These Behind When You Interview

  It’s not getting any easier.  The cleared job market remains competitive which means identifying the right fit is going to take some hard work.  Finding a cleared job is no exception. You will research companies, network with friends and former colleagues, polish your resume,… more

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  The Holidays, the Most Dangerous Time of the Year

  The holidays – the most wonderful time of year. Except when it comes to job seeking. Then they can become the most dangerous time of the year! Why? Because the holidays, fraught with frustrations, temptations, disappointments, and misunderstandings, can lead to the demise of… more