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  • The Formula for Successful Job Search

    Finding a job can be a challenge. Transitioning from one industry to another is an even bigger challenge, especially if you’re a veteran. Building and maintaining your network makes that challenge easier. I’m going to show you how through the wonders of math. Now math is t… 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

  • How to Avoid Being a Terrible Job Seeker

    Not long ago I wrote an article aimed at recruiters titled "Why Veterans Make Terrible Job Seekers (And What Recruiters Can Do About It"). The piece was inspired by discussions I had been a part of through the Veteran Mentor Network group on LinkedIn. Despite it being written wit… more

  • Why Job Searches Fail

    New Year’s Resolutions. It's that time of year when folks observe the tradition of making New Year's Resolutions. They join gyms, start exercise programs, begin diets, take courses to learn a new language, and right up there among the most popular resolutions is the vow to find… more

  • Better Leave These Behind When You Interview

    It’s not getting any easier.  The cleared job market remains competitive which means identifying the right fit is going to take some hard work.  Finding a cleared job is no exception. You will research companies, network with friends and former colleagues, polish your resume,… more