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Increasing Your LinkedIn Connections

Many folks build their LinkedIn profile, add some of their friends, then call it a day. Not a good strategy for building a network. Your online network is built and nurtured through active conversations, just like your offline network. You wouldn’t meet someone at a party an… more

Don’t Stop Your Job Search Because It’s Summer

It’s officially summer. You’re thinking of all the fun summer activities that you’d rather take advantage of instead of focusing on your job search. Don’t do it! Don’t potentially lose weeks or months by putting your job search on hold because you think nobody hir… more

8 Steps to a Successful Start in a New Cleared Job

We often talk about how to find cleared jobs, search for cleared jobs, and so on. But what about after you land the job? Setting the right foundation in your new position is critical to your success. If you haven’t switched jobs in a number of years the change can be dauntin… more

I’m Seeking an Executive Position as I Transition Out of Civil Service, Why Would I Attend a Cleared Job Fair

I teach classes on career search and social media for transitioning government and military personnel. This question and my response below came from a senior professional at a recent class. Many of the tips are valid no matter your level within an organization. We understand th… more

Recruiters, Be All That You Can Be

At the most recent recruitDC, I had the privilege to share with the recruiting community tips on how to incorporate veteran hiring into a recruiter’s mindset. The poignant beginning of this presentation was the opening by Colonel David Sutherland, former Special Assistant to th… more