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All posts by Rob Riggins

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  5 Questions with Veteran Fred Wellman

  Fred founded ScoutComms in 2010, a communications firm supporting veterans, military families and organizations committed to their well-being. Fred has provided our weekly Defense Roundup for three years. That roundup is now expanding to include more veterans issues. 1.  W… more

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  Proposed Security Clearance Reforms Detail Navy Yard Shooter Missteps

  87 percent of OPM’s security clearance background investigation files are “incomplete.” That’s one of the many eye-opening findings in the recently released House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee report detailing flaws in the security cleara… more

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  Eight Steps for the Care and Feeding of Recruiters

  Recruiters are the gatekeepers for most jobs. They can also be a tremendous advocate and resource for cleared job seekers. Knowing the best way to work with recruiters is crucial for any cleared professional looking for their next opportunity. But let’s be clear. A recruiter… more

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  4 Quick Job Seeker Resolutions for 2014

  Start of a new year means it’s time to step back and take an objective look at your job search. Here are 4 quick job search checks to get you on the right track for a successful 2014. 1. Only apply to jobs for which you’re truly qualified. This can be a tough one since it’… more

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  Inappropriate Job Seeker Stories of 2013

  The recruiters we interviewed in 2013 shared some humorous experiences with cleared job seekers. No doubt if we interviewed cleared job seekers, you would have some funny experiences that you've had with recruiters. Please share your stories with us in the comments below. T… more