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7 Tips for Online Interview Preparation
Your goal is to be current on the company's activities and to develop relevant questions to ask in the interview. That demonstrates you’re an informed professional, current with today’s technology and modes of communication. To that end, incorporate social media and other … more
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Cybersecurity and Veterans
We sat down with Nadia Short, Vice President and General Manager, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems to discuss cybersecurity and the role of military personnel in getting the job done for their customers. How would you describe cyb… more
How Missing SF86 Information Affects Your Security Clearance Eligibility
Too often applicants do not take the completion of the SF86 Questionnaire seriously enough, resulting in detrimental effects later on. Specifically agencies look to the SF86 to determine if you are completely honest about issues and incidents in your background. If you omit requi… more
One Woman’s Journey from Clerical Worker to Cyber Warrior
There are many interesting paths and stories leading to a career in cybersecurity. In this article Jen Havermann, Raytheon Portfolio Manager Cyber Intelligence & Analysis Programs, shares her tale. Her hands smeared with typewriter ribbon ink and smudged with carbon copy pap… more
Tapping the Veteran IT Talent Pool
The hiring process can be painful for both organizations seeking talent and individual job seekers. Gaps in common skills and language are typically cited as reasons for veteran hiring initiatives. It’s also agreed by most experts that of the military skill set, Information Tec… more