In category: Job Search / Career Development

Hacking Interviews

From a presentation by Adam Brand, Director of IT Security and Compliance, with Protiviti You can be a great candidate, but that doesn’t mean it’s a given that you will ace an interview for a cleared job. There are many moving parts to the process that take place before an… more

Knowing the Right Code for Your Resume

Great quick tips from a roundtable discussion at BSides San Antonio with hiring manager Brett Pagel of Raytheon, HR Manager Irma Symons of IPSecure, and Managing Director Bill Branstetter of ASG. Moderated by Kathleen Smith of ClearedJobs.Net / CyberSecJobs.com. Every recrui… more

Job Hunting Advice If You Have More Than 15 Years Experience

I have a friend who is an Executive Recruiter. She once told me that a client actually said to her, “Don’t bring me any gray hair.” Meaning she didn’t want to see candidates who were considered older. While age discrimination is illegal that doesn’t mean it isn’t happ… more

How to Hack Recruiting

There is a lot of frustration on the cleared job seeker side of recruiting. It’s understandable that applicants get irritated when their resume goes into a black hole. Both sides of the table - recruiters and job seekers - will agree that communication and a connection are key … more

Managing Your Career and Job Search

Presentation given at BSides Augusta. It’s important to know how the hiring process works. Every community is different and the hiring process will vary, but understanding certain elements will benefit your job search. We will address how to build a network, write a resume, … more