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  Plan Your Military Exit

  Exiting a military career and heading for a commercial one can be confusing and challenging, but there are steps you can take ahead of time to plan your exit and make sure you are headed in the direction you want to go. Below I’ll detail some simple actions to help you step out… more

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  The IT Certifications You Need to Have in 2018

  Certifications are 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 a level… more

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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