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How Do You Ask Others for Job Search Help
The first rule when asking someone for help in your job search is do not ask them for a job. The odds that the person you’re asking actually has a job opening for a position that’s right for you are pretty slim. You may feel desperate to find a new job, but with this appro… more
Get More Applications
Want more applications from qualified job seekers? Get busy improving your job postings. Making the most out of your advertising dollars is very important, and that is exactly what a job posting is – advertising. The job posting is one of the first forms of communication a … more
How Do You Find a Senior Cleared Position
A common theme at Cleared Job Fairs is the number of people who are looking for senior roles in management or professional jobs who lament how tough the job search is. Often this starts with a variant of ‘I keep applying for jobs but I never hear back.’ Few seem to realize th… more
Navigating the Ups-and-Downs of Job Loss and Job Search
Recently I was reminded about the emotional side of job loss. I was talking with a now happily employed person – we’ll call her Joan – who recalled what it felt like to lose her job many years ago. Although time had passed, emotions surfaced that were still raw when she re… more
Before You Hit Apply for This Job
In federal contracting, there is a term called “Req Recruiting.” A recruiter receives a requisition to place a potential person in a position in a particular program. Said recruiter, if indeed a sourcing sorcerer, employs many magical methods to find and vet the perfect perso… more