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Bridging Gaps in Your Resume
Advice
November 18, 2020
Are you underemployed at the moment? If so, you’re not alone. Thanks to the global pandemic, many who are usually gainfully employed may find themselves out of a job or working in a position outside their desired career path.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Three Virtual Networking Ideas for the Holidays
Advice Tips
November 17, 2020
In ordinary times, the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is often peppered with a string of holiday happy hours, association meetings, team celebrations and office parties.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Ten Steps for Landing a Federal Job
Advice Career Advancement
November 13, 2020
Federal employment offers the chance for you to enjoy a rewarding career while also providing many benefits for you and your family.
Rhoda Smackum
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InternPLUS Offers Opportunities for the Pandemic and Beyond
Advice Career Advancement
October 20, 2020
Just how important are internships? According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey, more than 90 percent of employers who responded prefer candidates with work experience.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Look Alive: How to Focus During Virtual Meetings
Advice Tips
October 20, 2020
For many of us, it seems like the workday has morphed into a steady stream of virtual meetings. After hours of staring at the computer screen, it’s natural to start to zone out.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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How to Network in the Virtual Era
Advice Tips
September 17, 2020
Although it may seem like life as we know it is on hold for a while, the same isn’t true for your career.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Refresh Your Resume with These Tools
Advice Tips
September 17, 2020
Could your resume use a reboot? If so, you’re not alone.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Set Up Notifications to Maximize Your Job Search
Advice Career Advancement
August 12, 2020
CareerQuest makes it easy to tap into the job listing without needing to log in everyday and search the open positions.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Top Interview Questions from Today’s Hiring Managers
Advice Tips
August 07, 2020
In the last fiscal year, the UMGC Employer Services team has helped hundreds of employers identify talented UMGC students and alumni to fill thousands of open job positions.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Virtual Teams: How to Stay Connected While Working Apart
Advice Tips
July 22, 2020
Telecommuting? You’re not alone—although you may feel like it these days.
Jennifer Tomasovic
David Luber.
Careers in Cyber Featuring David Luber ’01
Advice Career Advancement
July 14, 2020
David Luber '01 is the Executive Director of United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).
Carrie Bagley
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Navigating Government Contracting
Advice Tips
July 08, 2020
Government contracting, which is when companies produce goods or services under contract to the federal, state, and local government, is a big business — especially in the Washington D.C. area.
Dr. Francine Blume
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