INSIDE THE

NEWS + ADVICE

Stay current on security cleared job search tips, trends and news.

• 

  Thank You Notes, Critical to Your Job Search

  “You did learn how to say thank you when you were a kid, didn’t you?” Patra intones. Did you send a thank you note after your last job interview? You'd be surprised how many job seekers do not follow through on this important step of the job search process. Hiring man… more

• Don’t Stop Your Job Search Because It’s Summer

  It’s officially summer. You’re thinking of all the fun summer activities that you’d rather take advantage of instead of focusing on your job search. Don’t do it! Don’t potentially lose weeks or months by putting your job search on hold because you think nobody hir… more

• 

  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

• 

  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