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Interview with a Recruiter, Brigit Freedman, PAE
I’m the Director of Recruiting at PAE. We have over 21,000 employees. That may seem like a big company to some of you, but it really feels like a small company because everybody is connected. There are lots of conversations with people that really bring us all together, an… more
How to Grow and Retain a Long-Term Veteran Workforce
As a recruiter in the cleared community you understand the appeal of hiring veterans and transitioning military job seekers. These hard-working and efficient professionals make great hires, and they come with the added benefit of being primed to enter the security-cleared ma… more
The Big 5 Resume Mistakes of Military Transition
Creating a useful resume is difficult work. It takes research, knowledge, introspection, and decent writing skills. Even the best of us often have trouble writing our resumes. Over many years as an HR professional, I have volunteered to do resume reviews with various groups.… more
The IT Certifications You Need to Have in 2021
Certifications remain big business and generate debate throughout the technical community. Like them or loathe them, they are a vital part of a successful career. They validate a body of knowledge, set a baseline of expected expertise to align with scope of work, and reflect… more
Three Consequences of Using Marijuana After Your State “Legalizes”
States across the country are claiming to have legalized marijuana. While they have the authority to do so for State law only, marijuana still remains an illegal Schedule 1 drug and controlled substance to the Federal government. Many people, including gun owners, security c… more