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  Reduce Interview Stress – Be Prepared

  A cleared job search can be an anxiety-filled endeavor and a transition from the military can add a level of stress to the interview process. When the opportunity for an interview arises, being well prepared can boost your confidence and help eliminate some of the pressure. Ev… more

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  Tips to Identify an Employer’s Diversity

  Diversity and Inclusion have become the buzzwords in the workplace yet again. We see this trend every few years but this time feels different. It feels like we are speaking collectively for the first time in a long time, and change is coming. But change is hard, really hard. A… more

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  The Dilemma of Two Job Offers – A Parable

  A friend of mine recently entered the market for a new job. The good news is that he was gainfully employed. The bad news was that he had become dissatisfied with the direction that his company was headed. That new direction affected his lifestyle, finances, and offered a limited… more

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  Does Cultural Fit Exclude Diversity?

  It can be a bit of a recruiting paradox.  Do you hire for cultural fit or do you hire for diversity?  Truth be told, they do not have to be opposing practices.  The challenge is to find that comfort zone between the rock and the hard place where you consider all factors and hi… more

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  Don’t Lose the Job Because You Didn’t Ask Good Interview Questions

  Job search protocol is shifting and as an interviewee part of your mission is to ask good questions of the potential employer. You need to be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity to gauge if the position and the company will be a good fit. Insightful questions not only … more