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  • Transitioning Military Does Your Job Have a Civilian Equivalent

    Don’t assume there are no relevant civilian jobs for your military experience. You just may need to do some homework to figure out where the skills you developed in the military are most transferable in the civilian world. In this video Patra provides guidance on how you can… more

  • When Is a Job Board Not a Job Board? When It Is an Influencer

    The most recent Career Xroads Sources of Hire survey was released recently. If you are not familiar with it, Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler have been conducting this study for over a decade. The survey looked at data from 36 companies with over 200,000 job openings to determine th… more

  • Google & University of Maryland Cybersecurity Seminar Series

    If you’re interested in cybersecurity, check out the Google & University of Maryland Cybersecurity Seminar Series, organized by the Maryland Cybersecurity Center. The series features speakers from government, industry and academia, presenting on topics related to cyberse… more

  • Job Search Networking

    “Networking is a dreeeaaad word for job seekers,” Patra intones. But it’s not as hard as you may think it is. Check out this video and find out how networking can be relatively painless. Why is networking important? Two thoughts: 1. Networking is your window on t… more

  • Big Changes: Government or Military Transitioning to Civilian Work

    If you have spent a long career in the military or government, the change to the civilian world is often even larger than you expect. Week after week I see people who were accomplished pilots, program managers, XO’s, SMEs, -- and who are truly floundering. Many have unrealis… more