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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
Job Search Lessons from May’s Military Holidays
May is the month we recognize and remember several aspects of our military: Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 10) is a recent recognition of their support. Armed Forces Day (May 18) recognizes those currently in service. Memorial Day (May 27) recognizes those who died in… more
My Advice for New Military Spouses
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Friday, May 10. The military lifestyle doesn’t come easily to most people. Many, many years ago, we were at our first operational base in Wichita, Kansas, when my husband left for his first deployment. As a new wife and a new mom, I found … more
Fake LinkedIn Profiles
Much has been written about fake LinkedIn profiles. There are folks who use LinkedIn to build marketing or contact lists and even worse, to gather information and intel on folks for nefarious reasons. Many critics have commented that there are numerous fake LinkedIn profiles, an… more