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  It’s Time to Get Comfortable Talking About Compensation

  Salary and compensation discussions can feel like walking into a trap—we’ve all heard the notion that whoever says a number first loses. But let’s put our fears of winning and losing aside and destigmatize salary discussions. First, realize it’s a candidate’s ma… more

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  How to Strategize for More Money

  Salary is a regular topic in career and job search discussions. Many people wonder if they are getting paid what others in their field are. Some believe they are underpaid, others just want to know how to get more money. In recent years, average pay raises have been low at a… more

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  Leveraging Your Clearance to Become Your Own Boss

  In 2015, I was working on-site at an IC SCIF in Northern Virginia. My client loved my work and wanted to make sure I stayed on. The company I worked for was happy since the client was happy. You should know that I’ve never been a great employee. It’s not that I don’… more

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  Frightful Money Talks Unmasked

  Salary and compensation discussions can seem like a trick instead of a treat. It’s often considered taboo to talk about money, but when it comes to job search, it’s a necessary evil. So if you’re dreading more than ghouls and ghosts this Halloween season, consider our … more

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  Thoughts on Salary Research, Age Bias, Fielding Job Offers and More

  Cleared job search is not something most people enjoy. The process is fraught with difficulties on both sides. Too many job seekers also rely on what worked for them in the past. They barely update their resume and then blast it out while doing all their job search online. I se… more