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  3 Steps to Bridge the Military to Civilian Language Barrier

  Everyone is talking about the need to help veterans and transitioning military members find a job. It’s a learning process for both our service members and the recruiters looking to hire them. The number one reason I always hear mentioned for this disconnect is vets and transi… more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, Jo Weech, Red Alpha

  Jo tell us about yourself and Red Alpha Prior to working for Red Alpha, I had my own management consulting firm. A little over a year ago I started working with Red Alpha as a consultant. The company was growing and we focused our strategies on recruiting and retention. In May… more

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  UMBC Center for Cybersecurity Training Director Talks Cyber, Transition, MOS and More

  UMBC is one of the sponsors of CyberMaryland 2014. We had the opportunity to chat with Homer Minnick, Director, Center for Cybersecurity Training at UMBC Training Centers. Mr. Minnick is a 20-year Army veteran. How did you come to the fields of cybersecurity and training HM… more

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  Job Descriptions: Devil Is In the Detail

  The idiom "the devil is in the detail" refers to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the details. Recruiting has many components, but the one component that every recruiter deals with is the job description. Recently, I came across several job descriptions for a company in… more

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  Criminal Conduct and Your Security Clearance

  So you’ve recently been charged, cited, or arrested for some type of criminal conduct, and you’re wondering whether or how it will affect your security clearance. The answer: It depends. First, you should be aware that you have a duty to report certain offenses to your fac… more