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• Recruiters Are You Chasing Purple Squirrels

  The job market has gotten complicated lately – and not just for people out hunting for work. For those of us on the other side of the equation things are just as challenging -- try and remember the last time you had an honest-to-goodness “easy to fill” requirement to work o… more

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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