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All posts by Rob Riggins

• Do You Apply for Jobs You’re Not Qualified For

  You see a job posted online and decide to toss your hat in the ring. Why not? You're online. It's easy to apply. If that's your attitude you're wasting your time. And the employer's time. When you apply for a job, meet all the critical requirements and 90% of all the requireme… more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, John Garrett, Systems Made Simple

  John, tell us about yourself and Systems Made Simple Recruiting was a career change for me after spending 8 successful years in business development and sales. I started my recruiting life In the Agency world with one of the largest privately owned firms in the US and eventual… more

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  4,917,751 Individuals Hold a Security Clearance

  There are interesting numbers to be found in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) 2012 Report on Security Clearance Determinations. As of October 1, 2012 4,917,751 individuals held a security clearance. It's a snapshot in time, so the number is always cha… more

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  Cleared Job Seeker Guide Released

  Starting your job search and need direction? Already in your job search and need direction? Download our Cleared Job Seeker Guide. It's a step-by-step guide designed to assist security cleared job seekers in their next career move, providing practical tips and guidance for eve… more

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  Interview with a Hiring Manager, Carl Gayles, HP

  Carl tell us about yourself and HP I have been with HP for about 12 years following my retirement from the Army. My primary role is as a Program Manager in HP’s US Public Sector business unit. Though not a recruiter by title, my hiring manager background and service delivery… more