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Three Social Media Activities That Might Cost You Your Security Clearance

It should be no surprise that most clearance holders have active social media accounts on one or more of the many available platforms. Over the past year technological improvements used to track information and activity on social media platforms has rapidly increased. Whi… more

Interview with a Recruiter, Dorion Baker, Acclaim Technical Services

Dorion Baker, Director, Talent Acquisition at Acclaim Technical Services, shares how job search and recruitment have changed over the past year. What’s New Since the Pandemic MORE EMPLOYMENT GAPS ON RESUMES Resumes have been impacted to an extent by the pandemic a… more

How to Comply with Salary History Bans in the Recruitment Process

Most professionals have answered interview questions or filled out a section on a job application about their salary history at some point in their career. While this was a common practice for years, and continues to this day, more than a dozen states have now placed legal r… more

9 Tips to Help You Leave Your Job

Ever thought about a middle-finger exit from a job that wasn’t a good fit? You let management and your co-workers know exactly what you think before dropping the mic and walking out in a slow-motion music-video-style exit. That may be a fun fantasy, but you know it does… more

5 Things You Should Know About a Phone Screen Interview

I want to share with you my objective, as a recruiter and a hiring manager, during an initial phone screen with you. By this time in the hiring process, I’ve already seen enough in your resume to warrant a conversation. I typically save the in-depth discussion of your e… more