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The 10 Most Read Articles of 2024

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the topics that had everyone talking in 2024. From mastering your job search to navigating security clearance hurdles, these were the blogs that captured your attention. Ready to dive into our top 10 most-read articles of the year? Let’s count them down!

10. Turn Up the Heat on Your Cleared Job Search this Summer

If you ever find yourself looking for a new opportunity amid summer, don’t send your job search on vacation. As your competition slows down to lounge poolside, put your job search into full gear with our tips to refresh your marketing materials, expand your network, and make the most of the season.

9. How to Stand Out and Seal the Deal with Follow-Up in Your Cleared Job Search

Don’t overlook the one crucial step that could make or break your job search: Following up. This often-neglected action demonstrates your professionalism and genuine interest to employers, setting you apart from other candidates and increasing your chances of securing your next cleared job.

8. Are You Up to Date on Cleared Job Search Reference Etiquette?

Gone are the days when listing references directly on your resume was the norm—doing so is now viewed as a professional faux pas. Discover how to select, approach, and prepare your references strategically, ensuring you maximize their support while maintaining their privacy throughout your cleared job search.

7. Understanding Guideline H: Don’t Let Drug Involvement Derail Your Security-Cleared Career

In a profession where security is paramount, one misstep could cost you your livelihood—especially when it comes to drug involvement and your security clearance. Dive into the complexities of Guideline H and learn how to protect your career while navigating the potential pitfalls of drug-related issues that could jeopardize your access to classified information.

6. How to Exorcise the Skeletons in Your Closet During a Cleared Job Search

Do you have career hiccups casting shadows over your cleared job search, like employment gaps, bad references, or a history of job hopping? With a bit of courage and the right strategies in hand, you can bring these skeletons into the light and keep career ghosts at bay!

5. Time-Saving Tips to Help Discover Your Next Cleared Job

With thousands of cleared openings at the tip of your cursor, ClearedJobs.Net offers both a blessing and a curse. Unlock the secrets to an efficient cleared job search with our expert tips on leveraging Boolean searches and utilizing job agents to streamline your hunt for the perfect position.

4. Five Unique Cleared Jobs You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)

Have you ever considered crafting custom shipping solutions or overseeing advanced print production? See some of the unique ways security clearances can be put to use that go beyond the cleared roles that typically come to mind like analyst and engineering positions.

3. Don’t Let a Loss of Jurisdiction Sink Your Security-Cleared Career

A loss of jurisdiction in the security clearance adjudication process can be a major red flag for employers and potential sponsors for a security clearance. Understanding how to navigate this complex situation is critical if you want to continue pursuing a career in the security-cleared community.

2. Will I Lose My Security Clearance if I’ve Used Marijuana

One of the most common questions heard from cleared employees is: “I purchased, smoked, or consumed marijuana. Is there any chance I can obtain or maintain my security clearance?” Anyone with a history of marijuana usage should be aware of the potential consequences, as well as how to mitigate those concerns to best protect yourself should you be questioned on it.

1. Security Clearance Concerns: Have You Been Tempted to Conceal Illegal Behavior

Many security clearance applicants and holders are stuck with the dilemma of having to disclose embarrassing and sometimes illegal behavior that they hoped to keep secret. Discover the critical importance of honesty in your application process and how omitting details may come back to haunt you later.

That’s a wrap on 2024. If you have subjects you would like us to cover next year, please email [email protected] with your suggestions. We’d love your input!