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• The Most Important Improvement to Your Resume

  Patra Frame relates the importance of using accomplishment statements vs. responsibilities on your resume. This is probably the single biggest improvement you can make to your resume, particularly in the security cleared sector. The formula to use: Task . . . Action . . . R… more

• Happy 237th U.S. Army

  Join ClearedJobs.Net, a veteran-owned company, in wishing the U.S. Army a Happy 237th Birthday on Thursday, June 14. We salute the soldiers of the U.S. Army and their families, and we thank them for their service and the sacrifices they make for our country every day. Want to … more

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  5 Things to Avoid When Designing Your Resume

  Your resume is going to be scanned at some point in your job search so plan accordingly when designing it. This holds true even when you provide someone with a hard-copy of your resume. Gone are the days of sharing paper. If a recruiter gives your resume to a hiring manager, the… more

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  I’m Seeking an Executive Position as I Transition Out of Civil Service, Why Would I Attend a Cleared Job Fair

  I teach classes on career search and social media for transitioning government and military personnel. This question and my response below came from a senior professional at a recent class. Many of the tips are valid no matter your level within an organization. We understand th… more

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  Recruiters, Be All That You Can Be

  At the most recent recruitDC, I had the privilege to share with the recruiting community tips on how to incorporate veteran hiring into a recruiter’s mindset. The poignant beginning of this presentation was the opening by Colonel David Sutherland, former Special Assistant to th… more