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Phone Screening Interviews
Patra's advice for acing a phone screening interview -- treat it as a "real" interview! The phone screen interview may be your first exposure to a recruiter who can be your internal champion in the job search process. Make a good impression and be prepared. If the recruiter… more
How to Quit Your Job Gracefully
How did you leave your last job? Was it a graceful exit or a train wreck? In this video filmed at the Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, Patra Frame recommends that you start by preparing yourself. Your first step is to tell your boss before anyone else. Expre… more
Undefeated 2-Day Bike Ride for Wounded EOD Technicians
For the fourth consecutive year ClearedJobs.Net is sponsoring the Undefeated Two Day Bike Ride, Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7. The ride covers nearly 200-miles of scenic Southern California coastline. Last year’s ride raised nearly $220,000. This year’s goal is… more
Is Social Anthropology the New Intel Career Path
The current unrest in the Middle East is an example of the changing landscape for the Intel community and the evolution of skill sets and analytical needs for the future. At yesterday’s discussion on Evolving Priorities and Threats for the U.S. Intelligence Community, Drs. S… more
Employee Referral Programs
What’s one of the key ways to get a job with a defense contractor? Leverage a contact who works for a company you are targeting for employment, and ask for a referral. It helps you stand out in a crowded field of job seekers. Referrals are good hiring sources for comp… more