All posts by Rob Riggins
Sexual Behavior That Can Make Trouble for Your Security Clearance
If you want to maintain your ability to have a cleared career, it’s important to understand the government’s Adjudicative Guidelines. There are 13 guidelines, or criteria, used to determine eligibility for a security clearance, one of which includes sexual behavior. S… more
Refresh Your Recruitment Strategies for In-Person Cleared Job Fairs
If you’ve been in the recruiting game for a while, working an in-person job fair booth may feel like your natural habitat. Many recruiters self-identify as social butterflies—if you feel the same, you’re likely looking forward to returning to in-person hiring events. B… more
Watch Out for These 7 Common Interview Mistakes
Common interview mistakes to avoid in your cleared job search. First impressions are critical in any interview scenario, whether it’s a phone screen, virtual, or in-person interview. The people you interview with will subconsciously make judgments about you within the f… more
When You Design Your Resume Avoid These 6 Things
Please don’t try to stand out by using graphics, tables, colorful type or pictures when you design your resume. Being straightforward and easy-to-read is what makes your resume stand out, along with accomplishments that are relevant to the position you’re applying for… more
How to Recover From an Interview Gone Wrong
You polished your resume, donned your best outfit, and arrived in-person or virtually right on time – and then you said absolutely the wrong thing. You flubbed an answer. You used an inappropriate example. You forgot a basic fact. You bombed. You put your foot in it. Yo… more