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  Are You Throwing Away Your Power in Job Search?

  Far too many people engaged in seeking a new position give up their power. Some of this is mental - fear of unemployment or a job loss leads them to feel the employer has all the power in the process. But often, people throw away their own power without even realizing it. Here ar… more

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  To Vacation or Not to Vacation When in a Job Search

  It’s that time of year. Friends, families, colleagues, it seems everyone is going on vacation. What about you? The idea may be tempting, especially if those friends, family members, and colleagues are pressuring you to take some time off. It may be even more tempting if you�… more

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  Military Transition: Finding Your Best Career Choices

  These are selected excerpts from Patra Frame's new ebook Military Transition: Defining Your Future Career Options for Current Military and Veterans. A Job-Hunt Guide. Too often my conversations with military in transition demonstrate they have jumped into a job search with lim… more

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  How to be a Zebra in a Field of Cleared Unicorns

  Unicorns and purple squirrels (terms recruiters use for job seekers that match a job opening's requirements perfectly) are hard to find. In this field of mythical creatures you have to find a way to be a zebra. A real animal with high contrast stripes that doesn’t look like any… more

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  Always Tailor Your Resume When You Apply

  You crafted your resume, fine-tuned it, spellchecked it and are ready to hit send, confident the job is yours. STOP! If you haven’t tailored it for the specific job for which you’re applying you might as well hit delete instead of send. Recruiters spend an average of si… more