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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
How to Lean Into the Hill: Talent Acquisition Lessons From the Pandemic
Businesses worldwide have been shaken up over the last year in light of the pandemic, but mission-oriented work and recruitment efforts that support it couldn't afford to stop. Peter Brooks, Vice President of Talent Acquisition for Northrop Grumman, shares how he and his tea… more
How to Keep Your Security Clearance After an Arrest
Individuals with security clearances, whether that be a Top Secret (TS), Top Secret–Special Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI), or Secret, are obligated to disclose information on a periodic basis to have their clearance re-evaluated. The information can range from rat… 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
Find Unique Careers You Didn’t Know Were Cleared
In the cleared community we often see countless openings for engineers and analysts, but are you familiar with cleared opportunities for event planners or locksmiths? While jobs like these may not appear frequently across your radar, there are many unique cleared careers in … more