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  How to Write a Cover Letter that Matters

  Our list of the 8 things you must do to write a cover letter that counts. A well-written cover letter is a useful weapon in your cleared job search arsenal. It can set you apart from other cleared candidates, and can make the difference when two candidates are close. Many… more

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  How to Develop a Strong Onboarding Process

  The tried and true saying, time is money, couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to a company’s hiring efforts. From your initial talent search to onboarding new employees, having a streamlined and effective process benefits your bottom line. According to statistics* … more

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  It’s Okay to Say No: Declining a Job Offer

  To accept, or not to accept, that is the question. There’s much to consider when it comes to job offers, similar to other significant decisions we make in life. We often wade through various relationships waiting to find the right one to ultimately commit to. Or we search … more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, Linda Orlosky, Freedom Consulting Group

  I was a generalist as a Manager of Human Resources for 10 years before specializing in Recruiting. Recruiting was always my favorite discipline of HR and my strength was matching talent to the right position. I love interacting with people and the great feeling of matching a… more

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  How to Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits

  Get your full value from a potential cleared employer and negotiate the offer that makes sense for you. 1. Salary and benefits combine to form your total compensation When you’re reviewing an offer, there’s more to consider than just the salary number. While pay b… more