Resources
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Resumes
Job Hunting in the Electronic Age
The internet has brought many changes to our lives and has made certain things easier and more convenient. Searching for a job is a case in point. With just a moderate level of computer knowledge you can post your resume on job boards, search for positions in many different locations, and apply for jobs online. In fact, more and more employers are only accepting resumes submitted directly to their websites, or sent via email. Additionally, effective February 6, 2006, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a final rule requiring all Federal contractors and subcontractors to follow certain recordkeeping guidelines when recruiting and tracking internet applicants.
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Networking
Career Search Tips
Have you ever eaten at a restaurant that a friend recommended, or gone to a movie because a coworker you trusted said that it was good? We tend to try things because someone we know has tried it — and shared about it with us. This same principle applies in hiring. It is common for people to hire someone they already know, or even someone a friend has recommended. So how do you become that person? That’s where networking comes in.
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Interviewing
Marketing Yourself
In recent times, every entrepreneur has been advised to have an elevator speech - a 30-second capsule of her business--to use whenever she meets a new contact. You need a version of this for your job search. It should be a quick - 45 seconds to recite, maximum-picture of what you want, why you are qualified for such work, and who you are. Write one out and redo it until you get the clearest picture you possibly can.
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Negotiations
Is It Just The Salary?
Much has been written recently about the increasing salaries of professionals with security clearances and it harkens back to the Dot Com era when talented professionals were able to garner high salaries for their experience, skills and abilities to handle risks. These days the name of the game is what is the level of your clearance and your particular skill set, but the security cleared professional also looks at many other features when considering a new opportunity.
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