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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
How to Expand Your Professional Network
Our top 10 list of things you must do to expand your professional network for cleared job search success. Building a strong network is crucial to career success, as most job seekers land new jobs through some form of networking. Expand your network and reconnect with past… 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