All posts by Ashley Jones
Cleared Job Fair Preparation: Bring a Target List and Clearance Summary
A cleared job fair needs a target list and an accurate clearance summary before it needs another resume copy. Start with the participating employers, match them to relevant public requisitions, and confirm what you can accurately say about your status. Eligibility and access are … more
Defense Industry Career Fairs: How to Find and Qualify the Right Events
Defense industry career fairs can be open networking events, information sessions, or interviews that require an invitation. DIA, for example, reviews applications before inviting qualified candidates to interview. Before registering or paying for travel, confirm what the event o… more
Defense Industry Career Sites: A Source-by-Source Search Map
Defense industry career sites serve different hiring paths: USAJOBS handles federal applications, Intelligence Community portals route you to agency opportunities, and contractor career pages identify company requisitions. Start by deciding who you want to employ you. A governmen… more
Active vs. Expired Clearance Wording on a Resume
A precise security clearance resume example says "Secret eligibility; no current access" only when the security office has confirmed both facts. "Active" and "expired" alone can obscure whether you mean eligibility, access, an investigation, or a past assignment. Verify those sep… more
Top Secret on Your Resume: How to State Eligibility Without Claiming Access
A Top Secret clearance on a resume should describe your verified eligibility without implying access you do not currently have. A favorable eligibility determination and access to particular classified information are separate matters. Confirm the record with your security office… more