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• Keys to a Successful Transition for Female Veterans

  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 female veterans surged to 19.9% in September, vs. 14.7% a year earlier and 12.1% in August. While the unemployment rate for veterans as a whole is now lower than the general public, that’s obvious… more

• Cleared Job Seeker Tips from an HP Recruiter

  “I’m a little crazy on social media,” HP Strategic Sourcing Lead Celinda Appleby shares. Celinda also wants you to have a profile picture if you connect with her via social media. Check out the job seeker tips and more in this video interview that informs us that HP i… more

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  Cyber Security Is for All of Us

  Defense Secretary Defense Leon Panetta warned of a potential “cyber-Pearl Harbor” yesterday in a speech at the Intrepid Museum in New York while making a push for cyber security legislation. While some may say this is overstatement, the threat is real. It comes to life whe… more

• Phone Screening Interviews

  Patra's advice for acing a phone screening interview -- treat it as a "real" interview! The phone screen interview may be your first exposure to a recruiter who can be your internal champion in the job search process. Make a good impression and be prepared. If the recruiter… more

• How to Quit Your Job Gracefully

  How did you leave your last job? Was it a graceful exit or a train wreck? In this video filmed at the Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, Patra Frame recommends that you start by preparing yourself. Your first step is to tell your boss before anyone else. Expre… more