In category: Job Search / Career Development

Three Ways to Act Like a Consultant for Career Success

Note: This article is adapted from the author’s book, Going 1099: How to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money, and unlock more free time. If you want to become a solo 1099 sub-contractor or improve your value as an … more

The 4 Job Search Questions You Need To Think About

I recently read a rant by a job seeker who said no application should take any more effort than sending his resume, and a one-hour interview should be enough for a company to make an offer. While many hiring processes could be improved, the match between a company and an app… more

Tune In! Get the Scoop! Our Podcast Has Launched.

Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net and hosted by Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman. Our April guests included: Kirsten Renner, head of recruiting for the National Security Portfolio at Accenture Federal Services, Mike Barnum,… more

It’s Time to Get Comfortable Talking About Compensation

Salary and compensation discussions can feel like walking into a trap—we’ve all heard the notion that whoever says a number first loses. But let’s put our fears of winning and losing aside and destigmatize salary discussions. First, realize it’s a candidate’s ma… more

Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How

Looking for your next security cleared job can feel like a full-time job. From researching which companies you want to target, to figuring out how to ace your interviews with each employer, job search can feel like a giant equation you don’t have all the answers to. We�… more