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  AFCEA CMD 2013 Race for Excellence 5K

  It was a glorious sunny morning for the the 6th annual 2013 Race for Excellence 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. The eventbenefits AFCEA’s Central Maryland Scholarship Fund, which provides merit-based college scholarships to deserving local high-school students. This community event h… more

• Do You Apply for Jobs You’re Not Qualified For

  You see a job posted online and decide to toss your hat in the ring. Why not? You're online. It's easy to apply. If that's your attitude you're wasting your time. And the employer's time. When you apply for a job, meet all the critical requirements and 90% of all the requireme… more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, John Garrett, Systems Made Simple

  John, tell us about yourself and Systems Made Simple Recruiting was a career change for me after spending 8 successful years in business development and sales. I started my recruiting life In the Agency world with one of the largest privately owned firms in the US and eventual… more

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  Questions Job Seekers Should Ask an Interviewer

  Job seekers should have a set of questions to ask the interviewer, just as the interviewer has their own set of questions. The job seeker is looking for an employer of choice; just as the company is looking for an employee of choice. The hiring manager will ask questions directly… more

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  4,917,751 Individuals Hold a Security Clearance

  There are interesting numbers to be found in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) 2012 Report on Security Clearance Determinations. As of October 1, 2012 4,917,751 individuals held a security clearance. It's a snapshot in time, so the number is always cha… more