washington dc brac quick job search tips

BRAC to Your Future

Job Seeker Mistakes

Job Boards

Social Media Tips

Networking is #1

Over 40? Then networking is even more critical

Common Job Seeker Mistakes

Have Goals, a Strategy and Target Employers

Meet 80% of the job requirements if you’re going to apply

Accomplishments NOT

Responsibilities(private sector)

Customize your resume to the

position

Career Site aka Job Board

As generic as Monster or as specialized as ClearedJobs.Net

Free for job seekers, paid for by employers

Use Job Search Results to help develop your job search strategy.

Where are they hiring?

What positions match your skills?

Relevant Keywords?

Clearance Level?

Who is Hiring?

Start with a wide search and then narrow down.

Use quotation marks for a keyword phrase such as “project manager”

Search with clearance levels lower than your current clearance.

Register on Target Company Sites

Log in to sites where you’ve registered at least monthly to “refresh” your account.

Lets recruiters know you are still looking for a job.

Refresh

Social Media Quick Tips

Social Media

1. Networking

2. Reputational Tool

3. Great info source

Take control of your online brand

Use the same name, picture and biographic info in your job search -- social media profiles, resume, email, job applications, etc.

Research and follow your target companies on social media

Connect with recruiters and employees at those companies

Cleared Job FairsMay 8, Crystal CityJune 6, Tysons Corner

Rob Rigginsrriggins@ClearedJobs.Net