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• Interview with a Recruiter, Paula Szanca, Szanca Solutions

  Paula, tell us about yourself and Szanca Solutions I am a mother of two grown boys, 21 & 23 years old. I work in a small town in south central Pennsylvania called Bedford. I have been with Szanca Solutions for 5 years and serve the role as Technical Recruiter/Safety Office… more

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  What a Cleared Job Seeker Should Do During the Shutdown

  [caption id="attachment_8437" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Brigit Freedman"][/caption] We asked Brigit Freedman, Talent Acquisition Director for Engility, for cleared job seeker tips to implement during the federal government shutdown. Brigit’s shutdown tips: … more

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  How Volunteering Equals Work Experience on Your Resume

  Many don’t realize just how important volunteer work is on their resume and how their involvement can open employment doors. A few hours a month given to a worthy cause can add up over the years. Having this type of experience on one’s resume indicates several things. The … more

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  Conflicting Resume Advice

  Resume advice is often contradictory - who do you believe? Ask five people, get 10 answers.  Sad but true. Most all recruiters and hiring managers agree that you have to have a chronological format resume. But not so much else. These are some common issues in government contr… more

• What You Need to Know About Your Security Clearance Reinvestigation

  Nicole Smith, attorney and security clearance specialist with Tully Rinckey, will present two briefings on security clearance periodic reinvestigations at the October 1 Cleared Job Fair in Tysons Corner. Nicole will discuss what you should be aware of, what you should think ab… more