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  Interview with a Recruiter, John Garrett, Systems Made Simple

  John, tell us about yourself and Systems Made Simple Recruiting was a career change for me after spending 8 successful years in business development and sales. I started my recruiting life In the Agency world with one of the largest privately owned firms in the US and eventual… more

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  Questions Job Seekers Should Ask an Interviewer

  Job seekers should have a set of questions to ask the interviewer, just as the interviewer has their own set of questions. The job seeker is looking for an employer of choice; just as the company is looking for an employee of choice. The hiring manager will ask questions directly… more

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  4,917,751 Individuals Hold a Security Clearance

  There are interesting numbers to be found in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) 2012 Report on Security Clearance Determinations. As of October 1, 2012 4,917,751 individuals held a security clearance. It's a snapshot in time, so the number is always cha… more

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  Cleared Job Seeker Guide Released

  Starting your job search and need direction? Already in your job search and need direction? Download our Cleared Job Seeker Guide. It's a step-by-step guide designed to assist security cleared job seekers in their next career move, providing practical tips and guidance for eve… more

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  Skip Your Resume Objective to Grab an Employer’s Attention

  What is the point of a resume? It is an ad, designed to get an employer interested in you. So why do so many people start out with a statement of what they want: “where I can contribute my skills to a growing blah, blah, blah..."  Most objectives are boringly similar and no… more