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All posts by Kathleen Smith

• Free Resume Assistance for Transitioning Military

  Are you transitioning military to civilian in 2011? Or did you transition in 2010 and you're still seeking employment? Susan Ireland, author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume," wants to help you with your resume and it's free! If you qualify for Susan's fr… more

• DOD’s Personnel Security Clearance Program Timelines Improve

  Yesterday the Government Accounting Office (GAO) announced that the Department of Defense's (DOD) Personnel Security Clearance Program has been removed from the GAO's list of programs facing significant management challenges. DOD processes the majority of all government-wide secu… more

• Can a Home Foreclosure Affect Your Security Clearance

  Unfortunately there isn't a clear cut answer. As one official noted, "If it were black and white, we wouldn't need people to review the information." If you tried to do the right thing and are a victim of circumstance, you're in a much better position than someone who pursued a … more

• Cyber Security. It’s Up to You.

  It seems we hear something on a daily basis about cyber security. But through all the noise are you paying attention? Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and targeted, and the most effective deterrent in your personal cyber security arsenal is you. We attended The Bu… more

• Is “Hotsugarmama” an appropriate job search email address?

  Believe it or not a job seeker really used this email address. Or "Noviagra." A job seeker looking for a VP level HR position used this email address. Needless to say neither applicant made it past the initial screening process. Just as you wouldn't wear a t-shirt and s… more