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Interview with a Recruiter, Andie Borcz, TASC
Andie, tell us about yourself and TASC I have been with TASC for 2 years. I joined the company as part of the TexelTek acquisition. I am a recruiter in the Fort Meade, MD market with a focus on Intelligence community programs. I also provide support to other recruiters for var… more
Defense and Intel Contracting Are Evolving, Are You
Government contracting work has changed. The huge boom in employment over the past decade in intel, in supporting two wars, and in increased outsourcing has turned. The past two years have seen big cutbacks across the landscape. With the focus on cutting the budget that will cont… more
5 Tips for Recruiters Under Pressure
No jobs. Too many resumes. No budget. This is the general feeling throughout our community right now. From the blog posts, LinkedIn comments and the general media, recruiters and job seekers are having a very rough time in the defense and intelligence community. A lot of f… more
The Words You Use on Your Resume Are Important
We know recruiters don’t spend a lot of time looking at your resume when doing an initial review. With the current state of the cleared job market, that means your choice of words for your resume is important. CareerBuilder recently surveyed hiring managers and HR profession… more
How Cleared IT Professionals Capture a Recruiter’s Attention
Job seekers looking for interesting government contracting work are faced with an unfamiliar environment. Where there was once a seemingly endless demand for tried and true technical skills, many openings currently available are less focused on depth of experience and more att… more