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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Where Do You Put Education on Your Resume

  In the olden days this was easy. If you were a new grad education went at the beginning of your resume. If you were an experienced professional, education went at the end of your resume. Have Things Changed Does that guidance still hold true for cleared professionals in d… more

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  Two Key Interview Questions for Cleared Job Seekers

  “Why are you interested in this job?” That's a standard interviewer’s question. Or should be. The hiring manager is wise to ask about your motivations to determine if you’ll be a good fit with the team and organization. In looking for your next cleared job, a first … more

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  Guide to Building Resume Accomplishment Statements

  Your cleared resume should show what you achieved in each position vs. a laundry list of responsibilities you’ve held and duties you performed. Most of you have probably heard this before. Yet we still see a surprising number of cleared job seekers with long, detailed paragr… more

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  Defense and Intel Contracting Are Evolving, Are You

  Government contracting work has changed. The huge boom in employment over the past decade in intel, in supporting two wars, and in increased outsourcing has turned. The past two years have seen big cutbacks across the landscape. With the focus on cutting the budget that will cont… more

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  The Words You Use on Your Resume Are Important

  We know recruiters don’t spend a lot of time looking at your resume when doing an initial review. With the current state of the cleared job market, that means your choice of words for your resume is important. CareerBuilder recently surveyed hiring managers and HR profession… more