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  Alcohol and Your Security Clearance

  Your use of alcohol and, more specifically, the following circumstances, can impact your eligibility for a security clearance: a. Criminal conduct involving alcohol b. Counseling or treatment for alcohol use c. Excessive use/drinking to intoxication There are various sections… more

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  Eight Steps for the Care and Feeding of Recruiters

  Recruiters are the gatekeepers for most jobs. They can also be a tremendous advocate and resource for cleared job seekers. Knowing the best way to work with recruiters is crucial for any cleared professional looking for their next opportunity. But let’s be clear. A recruiter… more

• The People in Your Pipelines

  It’s the New Year. You want to do more with less, update your recruiting style, or just be a bit more effective. There are lots of silver bullets being touted and buzzword bingo clouding up the recruiting blogosphere to the point that it is easier to fall back into old habits. … more

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  Do Service Branches Have Different Leadership Styles

  In November, 2010, Harvard Business Review had a special issue largely focused on things the private world could learn from the military. One of the articles in that issue that immediately stuck with me focused on the different leadership styles that each service cultivates. The … more

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  When Should My Resume Be Longer than Two Pages

  How long should your resume be if you have 20+ years experience? It depends on the position you’re applying for. And it’s definitely a personal preference for a recruiter as to how many pages a resume should have. Different recruiters like different things. That’s tru… more