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  Interview with a Recruiter, Teri Brown-Walker, Perspecta

  I am an accomplished senior talent acquisition professional with an extensive 20+ year track record in mastering recruitment fundamentals and collaborating with business leaders. Perspecta is a government services provider that brings a diverse set of capabilities to custome… more

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  Interview Preparation: Why Do You Want to Work Here?

  Many hiring managers ask some variant on the question of why you want to work for the company, the specific contract, or in a particular part of the organization. Resist your temptation to sound excited by stating some generalities quickly. “I’ve heard great things about the… more

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  How to Write a Cover Letter that Matters

  Our list of the 8 things you must do to write a cover letter that counts. A well-written cover letter is a useful weapon in your cleared job search arsenal. It can set you apart from other cleared candidates, and can make the difference when two candidates are close. Many… more

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  How to Develop a Strong Onboarding Process

  The tried and true saying, time is money, couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to a company’s hiring efforts. From your initial talent search to onboarding new employees, having a streamlined and effective process benefits your bottom line. According to statistics* … more

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  It’s Okay to Say No: Declining a Job Offer

  To accept, or not to accept, that is the question. There’s much to consider when it comes to job offers, similar to other significant decisions we make in life. We often wade through various relationships waiting to find the right one to ultimately commit to. Or we search … more