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Relate Millitary experience to the business world

By Doug Hardy · 15 years ago

My brother Jim served in the U.S. Army for 17 years. Today, he works for the Department of Homeland Security, training first responders for emergencies. That sounds like a natural transition, but between those two ...

What if You’ve Never Had a "Real Job?"

By Doug Hardy · 15 years ago

Maybe you’re just about to graduate. Maybe you’ve been a parent and homemaker since you got married. Maybe you left school to care for a sick parent and now it’s ten years later, and you’re ...

Should You Change Jobs Now?

By Doug Hardy · 15 years ago

Sometime during a job search, many people ask me whether they should consider a change of career. Before I answer, I always ask, "Why are you considering a change?" Their answer tends to be one ...