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  Networking with Recruiters

  Every job search expert will tell you that you need to network. Especially with recruiters. But how do you start? One key thing to remember is that we all communicate and network differently. Some people are very comfortable with all forms of electronic communication. Others p… more

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  A Cybersecurity Professionals Recommended Reading List

  With summer upon us, it is time to pull out the recommended reading list. Fortunately, Matthew Devost has put together a great summer reading list for the cybersecurity professional. This list of books reflects a very diverse spectrum of interests and is in no particular order. … more

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  Pay Cuts, Layoffs and Contract Recompetes

  I’m going to oversimplify the world of government contracting for the sake of explaining why you might experience a pay cut or a layoff after a contract recompete. The government essentially has two options when it comes to soliciting work from contracting companies. They can … more

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  Black Hat + Veterans

  For some time now we have been saying the information security workforce shortage could be solved if we encouraged more veterans to transition into this field. Veterans have the key skills and experience that all information security or cybersecurity companies are looking for. … more

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  Is It Time to Reboot Your Job Search or Your Career

  Are you feeling stuck at work? Is your search taking far longer than you expected? Have you missed promotions or pay increases? Lost more than you can recoup holding out for the perfect paycheck? For at least two decades I have regularly talked with people who were unemployed for… more