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  • The Big 5 Resume Mistakes of Military Transition

    Creating a useful resume is difficult work. It takes research, knowledge, introspection, and decent writing skills. Even the best of us often have trouble writing our resumes. Over many years as an HR professional, I have volunteered to do resume reviews with various groups.… more

  • Little Resume Mistakes That Tell Employers You’re a Risk

    To the best of your knowledge, your resume is perfect. You ran it through spell check three times just to make sure it didn’t miss anything the first two times. You even had your Uncle Dave look it over because he hired a guy once and he knows a thing or two about resumes.… more

  • Fall Job Search: Get an Offer by the End of the Year

    It’s nearly fall—not only a time for the leaves to change, but also perhaps your job. If you’re in cleared job search mode, now is the time to make the most of the active autumn hiring season. Companies are resuming normal hiring activity following the slower pace of s… more

  • Federal and Military Retirees: Start Smart for Success

    He looked like a successful executive, a 'sharp-dressed man,' and presented himself as one. But then I looked at his resume - it didn't do him justice. This happens regularly at Cleared Job Fairs and other events where I review resumes of federal and military people approach… more

  • Build a Better Job Search

    Whether you are in the midst of a job search or just thinking about your next steps, this is a tough time. Companies are continuing to hire but are seeking to add more value with each hire. The economic impact of the coronavirus has people staying in their jobs and postponin… more