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The Cyber Security Workforce of the Future
Highlights from #AFCEA Answers, hosted by Max Cacas. Guests Dr. Ron Ross from #NIST; Pat Delaney from University of Maryland University College; and Chris May, with Carnegie Mellon University CERT Program. The program airs at 2:05pm on Federal News Radio 1500 AM in the D.C.… more
Holiday Traditions and Your Job Search
Bah-Humbug. Not really, but when it comes to those holiday traditions... Spending money you don’t have, on presents you don’t want to buy, to travel to places you don’t want to go, on entertaining you don’t want to do. Spending time you don't have, wit… more
Calling Potential Contacts
In every human being, there is an intrinsic part that wants to help others. There is also an intrinsic part that prompts us to reach out to ask for help. In this digital age, sometimes it works to pick up the phone and talk directly to potential connections. But when job seeke… more
Financial Issues and Your Security Clearance
In this economy, it is not uncommon for individuals to have delinquent debts reflected on their credit report. Credit cards are the most common source of delinquent debts. However, as times become tough, Americans are having problems paying debts such as mortgages, car notes, stu… more
Resumes Then vs Resumes Now
In the battle to fill jobs, I am on the hiring line and I see a lot of senseless casualties. All too often qualified candidates are passed over, rejected, or simply never seen. It pains me to see the same errors kill candidates’ chances over and over. Across the decades I’… more