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  Tips for Recruiters and FSOs to Get New Hires Through the Security Clearance Process

  If You're a Recruiter So, you’re filling a position that requires your prospective employee to be able to obtain a security clearance. This is a challenge that many recruiters face because, although your applicant may have the skills and qualifications to perform the job, … more

• Recruiters Be Calm and Carry On During #Shutdown2013

  Frustration, anxiety and uncertainty. Yes, we all have it! What to do next? As recruiters in the federal government community, we are also confronted with a large community of job seekers who are flooding you with resumes and applications. When the ball gets rolling again, you… more

• 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