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  Military Service Academies tackle NSA in Cyber Defense Exercise

  It’s cyber throwdown week between the cyber leaders from five U.S. and Canadian military service academies and experts from the National Security Agency (NSA) in the 12th annual Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX). The event takes place all week and teaches the students how to defend … more

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  My Resume is What?

  Among the many resources available for attracting the attention of potential employers, the resume stands alone in one distinct way – it offers the chance to leverage One Way Communication. It’s an opportunity to present information, sway opinions, and create a desired respon… more

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  The Importance of Certifications for Cleared Job Seekers

  Federal procurements, including those in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) landscapes, are increasingly calling out specific Information Technology (IT) certifications as requirements for personnel. While these certifications shouldn’t take the pla… more

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  Job Seekers…Do Your Research

  I’m not sure where you live, but in my metro area there is a hum. A hum of job seekers. It’s nice to have all these people who are supposedly passive and not looking for a new gig, piqued by the opportunities we have available. But just because I’ve knocked on your door … more

• Salary Planning for Transitioning Military

  Civilian compensation is very different from military pay and benefits. Thus it is important that you learn what to expect in your chosen field. Many transitioning military assume civilian pay is always higher, but that day is long gone. What do you want? Your chosen field… more