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Are You at Risk of Falling for Employment Scams
You know scams happen, but you might assume you’re immune. Whether it’s a Nigerian prince asking you to transfer money or a call from your supposed bank requesting personal information, you think, I know better than to fall for that. But what if someone contacts you a… more
Real-World Examples to Make Your Candidate Experience Efforts Pay Off
Tips to improve the candidate experience with real-world examples from recruiters that are putting in extra efforts to achieve positive results. If you’ve spent any time in recruitment, you know the candidate experience is important. But are you doing everything you can… more
Unique Cleared Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
In the cleared community we often see countless openings for engineers and analysts, but are you familiar with cleared opportunities for cartographers or statisticians? While jobs like these may not appear frequently across your radar, there are many unique positions in the … more
Insider Advice From Veterans That Made the Transition
We had the pleasure to attend virtual talks at ShellCon, presented by two veterans working in InfoSec. Christopher Elliot, U.S. Army Veteran, is Senior Manager, Security Operations for Hulu. Paul Navarro, retired United States Marine, is a Cyber Security Consultant at Micros… more
Start Your New Job on the Right Foot
Follow these steps for success in your new cleared position. 1. Thank those who helped you get here. Tell your network about your new position and thank them for the support they provided you. Continue to nurture and make contact with the ties that you’ve built. 2. B… more