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All posts by Kathleen Smith

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  Security Clearance Reciprocity

  At a recent briefing by the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive (ONCIX) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) at the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC), Charlie Sowell, ODNI Deputy Assistant Director, shared some of the… more

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  Simpler Strategies for Networking

  One of the most overlooked opportunities at a job fair or other networking event is interacting with other job seekers. Every time I think of networking I revert back to high school and going to the high school dance. You go into the gym. Look around. Wonder why you are there.… more

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  Cyber Security, the New Era of Collaboration

  When faced with crises many organizations either fold or innovate. At yesterday’s AFCEA Bethesda monthly breakfast, the tune was collaboration and consolidation of best practices across agencies. The panel represented a cross section of agencies with different constituencies: … more

• The Worst Mistake in a Job Search

  At the most recent Cleared Job Fair, Patra Frame reviewed job seekers’ resumes. Patra shared one issue that challenged many of the job seekers she spoke with: How do you write a resume when you don’t really know what you want to do? You may have great skills. But do you kno… more

• When Is a Job Board Not a Job Board? When It Is an Influencer

  The most recent Career Xroads Sources of Hire survey was released recently. If you are not familiar with it, Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler have been conducting this study for over a decade. The survey looked at data from 36 companies with over 200,000 job openings to determine th… more