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Tag Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  How to Sharpen Your Job Search

  Been hunting for a new job for awhile? Or thinking of starting a job search? Summer is a great time to ‘sharpen your saw’ to quote an old proverb. Too many people just update an old resume, tell all their friends that they need a new job, and look at ads online. Not the be… more

• Cleared Job Seekers and Age Discrimination

  “I’m not talking about botox and hair dye.” Patra Frame For years security cleared job seekers had few worries about finding employment. For many that has now changed, and just holding a security clearance no longer ensures you’re going to find a job easily. Even at th… more

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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

• Military Service to Civilian Success: Translate Achievements

  A resume is an advertisement for what you offer an employer. Far too many people don’t understand this. How do you show what you offer an employer when your experience and success has come in the military environment? Focus on your achievements! The smartest thing you can… more

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  Thank You Notes, Critical to Your Job Search

  “You did learn how to say thank you when you were a kid, didn’t you?” Patra intones. Did you send a thank you note after your last job interview? You'd be surprised how many job seekers do not follow through on this important step of the job search process. Hiring man… more