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  6 Defense Contractor Tips for the First Day on a Client Site

  Are you new to the defense contracting world? If you’re starting a new job for your company on a client site, make sure you get things started right. In addition to the tips in 8 Steps to a Successful Start in a New Cleared Job, here are six additional tips for your first da… more

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  8 Steps to a Successful Start in a New Cleared Job

  We often talk about how to find cleared jobs, search for cleared jobs, and so on. But what about after you land the job? Setting the right foundation in your new position is critical to your success. If you haven’t switched jobs in a number of years the change can be dauntin… more

• The Most Important Improvement to Your Resume

  Patra Frame relates the importance of using accomplishment statements vs. responsibilities on your resume. This is probably the single biggest improvement you can make to your resume, particularly in the security cleared sector. The formula to use: Task . . . Action . . . R… more

• Happy 237th U.S. Army

  Join ClearedJobs.Net, a veteran-owned company, in wishing the U.S. Army a Happy 237th Birthday on Thursday, June 14. We salute the soldiers of the U.S. Army and their families, and we thank them for their service and the sacrifices they make for our country every day. Want to … more

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  5 Things to Avoid When Designing Your Resume

  Your resume is going to be scanned at some point in your job search so plan accordingly when designing it. This holds true even when you provide someone with a hard-copy of your resume. Gone are the days of sharing paper. If a recruiter gives your resume to a hiring manager, the… more