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Spring Forward Into Better Cleared Recruiting: AI
Is artificial intelligence the key to the future of the cleared recruiting process? For years the resume has been the fundamental element of the hiring process. Job seekers across the world have distilled their work history into an acceptable one or two page summary. They ha… more
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
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
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
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