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  • Position Yourself as a Great Candidate Not Just for the Job You Are Applying For

    Position Yourself as a Great Candidate Not Just for the Job You Are Applying For

    6/30/2020

    We've all been there: waiting for the phone to ring with the job offer you expect. But then the phone rings, and you're told thanks, but no thanks. Here's how to still position yourself for the next position at that company.
  • D.C.’s Government/Defense Contracting and COVID: What Career Opportunities Remain at Mid-Sized Businesses?

    D.C.’s Government/Defense Contracting and COVID: What Career Opportunities Remain at Mid-Sized Bu...

    10/21/2021

    Many mid-sized federal and defense contracting companies in the DMV are B2B (business to business), with the U.S. federal government being their primary customer. Let’s see how these companies performed before and during the pandemic
  • Lessons from the top can create a better workplace

    Lessons from the top can create a better workplace

    3/23/2021

    What distinguishes a Top Workplace from an average one? The truth is, there is no single practice, no one-size-fits-all solution for achieving great results.
  • Twelve things to consider when looking for a job

    Twelve things to consider when looking for a job

    5/3/2022

    In today’s market, job seekers are in the driver’s seat, and what is most important has shifted following the pandemic. If you are looking for a job, here are twelve things to consider.
  • Take Your Career To The Next Level With Enhanced Finance Knowledge

    Take Your Career To The Next Level With Enhanced Finance Knowledge

    8/19/2019

    Not everyone needs to be a financial guru, especially if that is not one’s particular skillset. But, if you really want to grow in your career as a manager or professional working in a non-financial role, then it is imperative to enhance your knowledge of finance.
  • How to Decide Between Two Equally Great Job Offers

    How to Decide Between Two Equally Great Job Offers

    6/20/2018

    While some job seekers find themselves in a transitionary period of life attempting to gain meaningful employment, a few lucky ones find themselves having the luxury of being in the driver’s seat upon receiving more than one job offer. If you ever find yourself at a crossroads between two compani...
  • Are You Better Off Using a Recruiter or Self-Search for Your Next Job?

    Are You Better Off Using a Recruiter or Self-Search for Your Next Job?

    10/3/2022

    Should you use a recruiter or self-search to land your next role? Well, the answer is, it depends on what you are looking for…
  • How to Recover after an Interview Gone Wrong

    How to Recover after an Interview Gone Wrong

    7/4/2022

    Oh no, everything started out great, but now your interview has taken a nosedive. Is there a way to recover when it feels like you have lost all chances to move on to the next step in the process?
  • Why Washington, D.C. Is a Great Job Market For Veterans

    Why Washington, D.C. Is a Great Job Market For Veterans

    11/8/2017

    Since it usually doesn't top the list of "best" cities for veterans to live, it may seem as if Washington D.C. is not a great place for veterans to retire. That being said, when it comes to jobs, the city ranks much better. Learn why.
  • The Finance Majors Already Have Jobs, but the Hiring Outlook Is Still Great for Other Grads

    The Finance Majors Already Have Jobs, but the Hiring Outlook Is Still Great for Other Grads

    5/2/2018

    How’s the hiring outlook for college graduates this year? There’s still no cause for worry. The Class of 2018 is leaving campus at a particularly fortunate time. Even if you started late, it doesn’t mean you can’t start smart. Begin devoting time now—on a daily basis—to your search. Here are some...
  • How To Make Your Next Job Come To You

    How To Make Your Next Job Come To You

    1/10/2018

    Imagine being in chill mode when your next job comes to you. It can happen. So what’s the secret sauce? Proactive job seekers position their job-hunting tools to work even when they don’t. The best part? You can adopt their accessible tactics to optimize your own job search efforts.
  • Things to Do before Starting Your Job Search

    Things to Do before Starting Your Job Search

    6/2/2022

    You have decided to join millions of others in the Great Resignation, but now what? Before you search for a new job, first take time to consider some things that will help set you up for success.
  • How to Decline an Offer (But Leave the Door Open)

    How to Decline an Offer (But Leave the Door Open)

    9/6/2017

    Congratulations! You got the job offer. But something isn’t quite right. Here’s how to decline an offer while leaving the door open for the future.
  • Hybrid work: If you’re not experimenting, you’re failing

    Hybrid work: If you’re not experimenting, you’re failing

    3/22/2022

    Here is the new reality of today’s world of work: Companies need to experiment with flexible work arrangements or risk losing employees to the companies that do.
  • 8 ways to improve employee engagement

    8 ways to improve employee engagement

    6/1/2021

    When employees are engaged in their work, they have passion, energy, and commitment. They bring their best to work every day, and they’ll go above and beyond for your organization.
  • What You Should Know When It’s Suggested You Apply for Another Job at a Company You Applied To

    What You Should Know When It’s Suggested You Apply for Another Job at a Company You Applied To

    8/26/2019

    You've thoroughly prepared for the interview, down to rehearsing with a friend. You have a list of informed questions you’re ready to ask. But then comes the plot twist: Maybe you should apply for another job at the company, the interviewer suggests. How should you proceed in this unusual situati...
  • 7 Better Questions You Can Be Asking at the End of Your Interview

    7 Better Questions You Can Be Asking at the End of Your Interview

    4/3/2019

    By now, you know you’re not only expected but encouraged to ask questions at the end of an interview. What should you ask to set you apart from the pack? Read on for seven questions that will help you leave your interview feeling like a champ.
  • What’s the plan to get the most out of employees?

    What’s the plan to get the most out of employees?

    1/5/2021

    Before you know it, you will be in the New Year Scramble. Top leadership needs to direct the team on what goals each person and department will be working toward. Read on to see how.....
  • What to Do When You've Been Passed Over for a Promotion

    What to Do When You've Been Passed Over for a Promotion

    7/31/2019

    We all want validation that we’re doing well at our jobs, and oftentimes this takes the form of a promotion. After all, what says “You’re doing great!” better than an increase in responsibility and pay? But what do you do if you’re passed over for a promotion? It may seem impossible to move on fr...
  • The Importance of Finding The Right Talent

    The Importance of Finding The Right Talent

    3/23/2015

    Companies who invest in talent acquisition strategies end up winning in today's business world. Learn why.
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