All posts by Rob Riggins
5 Mistakes to Sidestep at a Job Fair
We asked recruiters and hiring managers at recent Cleared Job Fairs about behaviors they see that hurt job seekers' hiring chances. It may be trite, but you only have one chance to make a first impression, and it’s vital that you do this well if you want your attendance at a C… more
Hit These 6 Career Resolutions Out of the Park in 2019
Last year the top New Year’s resolution was to lose weight and eat more healthily.1 Odds are that’s the top resolution for most years, with finding a new job much further down the list. But you may not know right now that you need to be preparing for a job search or career… more
Do You Sabotage Yourself
How do you present yourself to the professional world? Some think if you can fog a mirror, you can get a job in the current cleared employment environment. While odds are certainly in your favor right now, as a job seeker with desirable skills, you still need to value professi… more
How Amazon HQ2 May Impact DC Metro Area Cleared Recruiting
Amazon announced its new headquarters will be shared between two areas, Crystal City, VA -- possibly now to be called National Landing -- and New York City. These two cities will split 50,000 jobs with salaries averaging $150K. While this influx of jobs will considerably benefit … more
Raise Your Interviewing Game with These Tips from Northrop Grumman
Craig Harris is a Talent Acquisition Business Partner with Northrop Grumman. What’s the interviewing process like at Northrop Grumman The interviewing process at Northrop Grumman is simple, but thorough. Once applying online to the desired position(s), the candidate’s… more