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7 Tips for Job Search Success
How do you beat the odds so you’re one of the resumes selected for follow up? 1. Clean up your spelling and grammar. 50% of all applicants are rejected for typos, grammatical errors, misspellings and incomplete applications or applications returned after the deadline. This i… more
4 Quick Job Seeker Resolutions for 2014
Start of a new year means it’s time to step back and take an objective look at your job search. Here are 4 quick job search checks to get you on the right track for a successful 2014. 1. Only apply to jobs for which you’re truly qualified. This can be a tough one since it’… more
Use Your Last Duty Station as a Springboard for Success
Transition. It’s the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. In the case of the veteran we know where we start (active duty) and we know where we want to end up (employed). But anyone who thinks they can wait until their final year in the servi… more
Empathy for Veterans and Recruiters
Many veterans on the job hunt get frustrated because they feel like potential employers don’t understand or appreciate their experiences. While this is often true, we have to remember that empathy goes both ways. Service members also need to find ways to understand the unique c… more
What You Can Do About The Winter of the Cleared Job Market
Derek Zeller’s “Winter I$ Coming” outlined an increasingly bleak landscape for the cleared professional in today’s federal market. After years of growth and relative prosperity, the cleared job market has begun to contract. In Game of Thrones it was said that “a long su… more