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Contractors, contingent jobs, gig workers, on-demand employees. Whatever you call it, the number of non-employee workers is growing. No matter the reason, there are pros and cons to working as a contractor. In fact, some points are advantages and disadvantages at the same time. Learn why.

By the time I get to the last round of interviews for a job I am usually so exhausted and convinced that they want someone else that negotiating a contract is not even on my radar. I can remember saying, “Yes,” before my last employer even finished her sentence about what my salary would be. I di...

Your new job has a probationary period.  At the end of that period, you’ll either have a job or be told it isn’t working out. Overall, you want to know how success is measured. Knowledge is power. Here’s what you need to know.

Historically, federal government agencies have largely relied on private businesses to help fulfill their missions. Small businesses play an important role in this structure. Let’s take a look at how small companies working on government contracts are doing!

The U.S. government is the largest employer in the D.C. metro area, and this doesn't include contractors. Let’s take a look at how the largest government contractors in D.C. have performed!

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

Washington, D.C. is the best place to gain work experience. Here are 5 reasons why.

Looking through job postings can be grueling enough without coming across unfamiliar lingo that knocks you off course. Here is a helpful guide to get you back on track.

While your salary is certainly important, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when negotiating your job offer. In fact, sometimes the benefits you can build into your employment contract can have more value than the monetary amount of your paycheck. Even if you’re being offered an extraor...

It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. A company offers you a job, but before you can start your first day, the offer falls through. Whatever the reasons (if any), you have to start your job search all over again. Here’s what to do.

Finding top talent in the Washington region can be challenging. That being the case, you'll want to get the right hires the first time. Learn how.

If you are one of the millions of Americans who finds themselves suddenly out of work, the following tips can help you land your next job during the coronavirus-induced recession.

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.

Information and communications technology (ICT) businesses, along with other types of tech companies routinely come to D.C. to put down roots and pursue the many opportunities that await.

As a tech worker, you probably already know there are many directions you can go. Are you looking for a change?

Few circumstances disrupt your work life more quickly than a colleague's resignation. But once you've dealt with the initial emotional reaction, reality will set in, and both you and your boss will wonder, who's going to do the work? Quite likely, the answer is you—at least in the interim. It's i...

Technology makes up a significant portion of the D.C. job market—according to the Census Bureau's classifications, the tech sector comprises 31,000 jobs.

After COVID-19 shut the country down last year, primary industries in D.C., such as tourism and hospitality, took a massive hit. The tech space industry leaders have been able to pivot and continue operations.

It's gentler than a firing, yet stings more than a layoff. So what do you do if your position is eliminated? No matter how hopeless it might seem at first, you do have options.