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  We Wanted to Help Your Job Search but You Blew It

  Recently I was at a meeting with military folks transitioning to the civilian work world. Several asked for my card. Not one has contacted me in the weeks since. An old friend has been looking for work for a year. Many people who know him ask me about his progress. And then sa… more

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  Do You Check Out an Employer’s Reputation, Employers Do You Know Your Reputation

  Recruiters’ jobs are to find a perfect candidate for a company or client needing a job filled. Recruiters must be respectful, courteous, accommodating, and pleasant to deal with as the face of the corporate entity. Their goal is to demonstrate and convince the job seeker their … more

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  Train of Pain 2013

  No it’s not preparation for your job search, the wifi experience on Amtrak, or Metro’s Orange line during rush hour. Train of Pain is a grueling 500+ mile week-long bike ride in California. It's the first of two annual biking events ClearedJobs.Net sponsors each year. Navy … more

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  Armed Forces Day 2013

  Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May, falling on May 18 this year. That's the day we should all thank a military member for their service, fly the flag and appreciate what the military does for our country. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated in 1950,… more

• Target Employers for an Effective Job Search

  Successful job seekers are proactive and target the organizations where they want to work. It’s fine to be opportunistic as well and open to a good job that comes your way. But you need a strategic approach to your job search that includes targeting the employers you think are… more