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  Simpler Strategies for Networking

  One of the most overlooked opportunities at a job fair or other networking event is interacting with other job seekers. Every time I think of networking I revert back to high school and going to the high school dance. You go into the gym. Look around. Wonder why you are there.… more

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  Cyber Security, the New Era of Collaboration

  When faced with crises many organizations either fold or innovate. At yesterday’s AFCEA Bethesda monthly breakfast, the tune was collaboration and consolidation of best practices across agencies. The panel represented a cross section of agencies with different constituencies: … more

• Organizing your LinkedIn Connections with Tags

  Figuring out how to manage your LinkedIn connections can be a challenge. To help, LinkedIn has developed ‘Tags’. Tags are simple keywords that you create to organize your connections for quick filtering. It’s the same concept as circles on Google+. How tags are helpful: … more

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  Employers Are You Taking Advantage of the Vow to Hire Heroes Act Benefits

  As a veteran-owned company, ClearedJobs.Net always encourages our employers to “Hire a Vet.” Beyond the many skills – and a clearance – that transitioning military bring to an employer, the Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (VHHA) provides additional incentives. The VHHA … more

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  How Will Mobility Affect Federal Workers

  At this morning’s AFFIRM presentation on Accelerating Government at the Speed of Mobility there were a number of pithy quotes to keep things moving along. “Didn’t know you were coming to be part of a revolution, did you.” Lisa Schlosser, Deputy U.S. CIO, OMB The federa… more