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Parachute Talk--An amazing opportunity to boost your career: Get job-hunting advice from Richard Nelson Bolles, author of the all-time career best-seller What Color Is Your Parachute?

• Talk About the Local Economy--Post writer Peter Behr and George Mason University professor Stephen S. Fuller host discussions on the ups and downs of the Washington area's economy.

• Federal Community Discussions--Those interested in federal jobs should check out this talk area, which includes a discussion moderated by Post Federal Diary columnist Mike Causey.

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