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Recruiters Be Calm and Carry On During #Shutdown2013
Frustration, anxiety and uncertainty. Yes, we all have it! What to do next? As recruiters in the federal government community, we are also confronted with a large community of job seekers who are flooding you with resumes and applications. When the ball gets rolling again, you… more
Interview with a Recruiter, Paula Szanca, Szanca Solutions
Paula, tell us about yourself and Szanca Solutions I am a mother of two grown boys, 21 & 23 years old. I work in a small town in south central Pennsylvania called Bedford. I have been with Szanca Solutions for 5 years and serve the role as Technical Recruiter/Safety Office… more
What a Cleared Job Seeker Should Do During the Shutdown
[caption id="attachment_8437" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Brigit Freedman"][/caption] We asked Brigit Freedman, Talent Acquisition Director for Engility, for cleared job seeker tips to implement during the federal government shutdown. Brigit’s shutdown tips: … more
How Volunteering Equals Work Experience on Your Resume
Many don’t realize just how important volunteer work is on their resume and how their involvement can open employment doors. A few hours a month given to a worthy cause can add up over the years. Having this type of experience on one’s resume indicates several things. The … more
Conflicting Resume Advice
Resume advice is often contradictory - who do you believe? Ask five people, get 10 answers. Sad but true. Most all recruiters and hiring managers agree that you have to have a chronological format resume. But not so much else. These are some common issues in government contr… more