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ClearedJobs.Net is sponsoring the AFCEA NOVA Government and Military Career Transition Seminar & Breakfast, May 8, from 7am-9am at the DoubleTree in Crystal City, Virginia. The breakfast is the morning of the Cleared Job Fair, which will also be at the DoubleTree from 11am-3pm.

Gain insight from those who have successfully transitioned and network with hiring professionals and other transitioning service members. Space is limited, so pre-register today.

The event will offer attendees the opportunity to:

* Hear from seasoned professionals who recently went through the same transition. They’ll share what worked, and what challenges they faced

* Hear from industry executives on…

U.S. Would Save $14 Billion Buying German Combat Vehicle

Tony Capaccio (@ACapaccio) and Nick Taborek, Bloomberg Business Week. The Congressional Budget Office issued a report this week examining the Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle and concluded that simply purchasing the German-made Puma or other similar vehicles would be a better option than the current slate of vehicles in the competition for the replacement of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Although the Puma doesn’t meet all of the desires for the GCV, carrying only six passengers instead of the desired nine for example, it would be purchased with significantly less risk and “at only half the cost”. Currently BAE and General…

Whenever I talk about job search, there are questions about following up after an interview. Why, when, how, how much…

‘Why?’ is easy.
When you write a thank-you note to interviewers, you have another chance to impress each interviewer you talked with. When you check in after the expected decision time frame, you remind them of your interest and potentially, your value.

What, you do not know when they expected to make a decision? Next time ASK!

‘When’ is also easy.
Thank-you notes should be immediate – the same day or within 24 hours. Follow-up calls and emails come several days or more after the date they…

As a veteran-owned company, ClearedJobs.Net is committed to supporting transitioning military.

One way we do this is by presenting Social Networking in Your Job Search and providing lunch to military transition classes at bases around the metro DC area.

Chrissa Dockendorf, ClearedJobs.Net military transition liaison

A recent article by Tim Cherry of the Fort Belvoir web site quotes Chrissa Dockendorf, ClearedJobs.Net military transition liaison, from her presentation at Fort Belvoir.

Soldiers and civilians received job market advice during the Army Career Alumni Program career day Jan. 23 in the Barden Education Center.

The ACAP sponsored event is hosted monthly and provides participants with image…

ClearedJobs.Net is sponsoring the AFCEA NOVA  Military Career Transition Seminar & Breakfast, January 29, from 7am-9am at the DoubleTree in Crystal City, Virginia.

Please join us to gain insight from those who have successfully transitioned and network with hiring professionals and other transitioning service members. Space is limited, so pre-register today.

The event will offer attendees the opportunity to:

* Hear from seasoned professionals who recently went through the same transition. They’ll share what worked, and what challenges they faced

* Hear from industry executives on what they value – in employees, on resumes, and in interviews

* Hear the things you should know…