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  Road to Success in Transitioning from a Federal or Military Career

  I regularly talk with retiring federal and military people seeking a private sector role for their next step. Despite the transition programs available to both groups, many have not done enough work to truly understand their options. This hinders job search and raises one’s fru… more

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  Hacking Interviews

  From a presentation by Adam Brand, Director of IT Security and Compliance, with Protiviti You can be a great candidate, but that doesn’t mean it’s a given that you will ace an interview for a cleared job. There are many moving parts to the process that take place before an… more

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  Knowing the Right Code for Your Resume

  Great quick tips from a roundtable discussion at BSides San Antonio with hiring manager Brett Pagel of Raytheon, HR Manager Irma Symons of IPSecure, and Managing Director Bill Branstetter of ASG. Moderated by Kathleen Smith of ClearedJobs.Net / CyberSecJobs.com. Every recrui… more

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  Recruiting for Cyber Security: A Tough Job That’s Not Getting Easier

  Recruiting is a tricky process. Keeping up with the demands of a successful business leaves recruiters with a full plate and finding the right fit for the culture adds to the challenge. When it comes to filling cleared cyber security positions you can magnify the challenges by,… more

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  Job Hunting Advice If You Have More Than 15 Years Experience

  I have a friend who is an Executive Recruiter. She once told me that a client actually said to her, “Don’t bring me any gray hair.” Meaning she didn’t want to see candidates who were considered older. While age discrimination is illegal that doesn’t mean it isn’t happ… more