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• How to Exit a Job Gracefully

  So you have a new job offer and you are going to accept it. Good for you! But how do you want to leave the old job? Sure there are some jobs in which like the song lyrics you may want to say 'shove it.' but even then it is not a wise choice to actually do so. And most often you… more

• Free Resume Assistance for Transitioning Military

  Are you transitioning military to civilian in 2011? Or did you transition in 2010 and you're still seeking employment? Susan Ireland, author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume," wants to help you with your resume and it's free! If you qualify for Susan's fr… more

• DOD’s Personnel Security Clearance Program Timelines Improve

  Yesterday the Government Accounting Office (GAO) announced that the Department of Defense's (DOD) Personnel Security Clearance Program has been removed from the GAO's list of programs facing significant management challenges. DOD processes the majority of all government-wide secu… more

• Four Steps to Job Interview Preparation

  Recruiters and hiring managers regularly trade stories about interviewees who are totally clueless -- not the impression you want to make. But a little preparation can ensure successful interviewing! Step 1. Review all the information you already have about the opportunity… more

• Can a Home Foreclosure Affect Your Security Clearance

  Unfortunately there isn't a clear cut answer. As one official noted, "If it were black and white, we wouldn't need people to review the information." If you tried to do the right thing and are a victim of circumstance, you're in a much better position than someone who pursued a … more