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What Do You Really Want to Do Next
At every ClearedJobs.Net Cleared Job Fair as well as other events, I talk with transitioning military folks who do not really know what they want to do next. Many have some idea, some have very specific plans -- but a large number do not have a clear, specific focus. Certain… more
Reaching Out to Former Colleagues During Your Career Search
As part of a career search, you will obviously try to reach out to former colleagues. Recently, I was contacted by someone I had not heard from in over 20 years. We had worked in the Washington DC area in the mid-eighties in completely different fields and had both left DC for a … more
Job Search Tools: Susan Ireland’s book and blog
I just got Susan Ireland's new book: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume" -- she does a great job covering a lot of job search info simply and concisely. Among her excellent "Resume Commandments", I especially want you to think about these two: Thou shalt… more
Digital Detective Work: Survey Shows Most Employers Search Online for Information About Potential Creative Hires
A polished resume and portfolio aren't the only tools professionals need to land their next job. A new survey shows a sterling digital presence is important, too. Important note: We want to point out that this recent survey was specifically done for the advertising and marketing… more
USMC Corporal stationed in Japan seeks military career transition advice
Michael, a Marine stationed overseas, writes in to ask for some guidance as he prepares his military career transition: "I'm in United Sates Marine Corps currently stationed in Japan. I will be getting out July 2010 and I don't really know were or how to search for jobs that I wo… more