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  A Reform Plan to Improve the Security Clearance Mess

  On March 7, 2018 industry leaders from organizations that operate in the security cleared environment testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding the problems with the current systems that have resulted in a backlog of over 700,000 cases. Six Steps to Security Clear… more

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  Interview with Recruiting Manager Duane Everson, DCCA

  My background is in both agency as well as corporate recruiting, and I hold a TS/SCI with a poly, which makes me a bit unique in the recruiting community. I also manage two full-time recruiters at our headquarters in Ellicott City, Maryland. DCCA was founded in 1982 and we curren… more

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  Easing the Fear and Anxiety of Negotiating Your Job Offer

  Success . . . you have a job offer! You’ve worked hard. You crafted your marketing materials; you networked your way into some good interviews; you interviewed well. You made a strong case that you are a candidate who can provide benefit to the hiring organization. You so… more

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  Have You Made These Interviewing Mistakes

  Conducting a cleared job search can be a grueling process. You’ll be doing lots of employer research, crafting a perfect resume, networking, applying for positions and hopefully interviewing. All of these elements are important, but the interview may be the most important piece… more

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  In Demand IT Skills for 2018

  Robert Half Technology released their 2018 employer report and salary guide for technical professionals in North America, which includes info on in-demand positions and credentials. This information is based on the current salary data and analysis of the thousands of job placemen… more