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  Should Senior Level Job Seekers Attend Job Fairs

  I teach classes on career search and social media for transitioning government and military personnel. A common question I get from senior-level transitioning job seekers is whether it makes sense for them to attend a job fair. When they review the positions being filled at an ev… more

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  Use Informational Interviews to Jump Start Your Job Search, Change Careers or Network for Success

  When I graduated from college, my sister gave me 10 high-level contacts at major corporations to pursue for informational interviews. I couldn’t wrap my head around why these people would want to spend time with me, or what on earth I was going to ask them. That’s probably be… more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, Karen Ryan, TRG

  Karen, tell us about yourself and your company My experience as a Human Resources and Recruiting professional has afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with some extremely talented and very mission-focused individuals. My career foundations have always been rooted in te… more

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  What Does Your Body Language Say in an Interview

  You know how to prepare for an interview -- researching the company and the individuals you’ll be speaking with, trying to make connections and gather information so you’re fully prepared to impress. You also need to give some thought to the nonverbal cues you’ll be givi… more

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  New Entity Responsible for Security Clearance Investigations

  A new federal entity titled the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) will process security clearance investigations. This change was driven both by concerns in the wake of Snowden’s document release and Aaron Alexis’ shooting at the Navy Yard, as well as the OPM d… more