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Two Key Interview Questions for Cleared Job Seekers
“Why are you interested in this job?” That's a standard interviewer’s question. Or should be. The hiring manager is wise to ask about your motivations to determine if you’ll be a good fit with the team and organization. In looking for your next cleared job, a first … more
Spring is Here: Grow Your Veteran Candidates
We continue to see a large veteran work force transition. Even with all the transition support programs available, the unemployment rate for veterans who have served since 9/11 is still 10%. Veteran hiring was the topic of conversation at a recent recruitDC Military Hiring Net… more
Guide to Building Resume Accomplishment Statements
Your cleared resume should show what you achieved in each position vs. a laundry list of responsibilities you’ve held and duties you performed. Most of you have probably heard this before. Yet we still see a surprising number of cleared job seekers with long, detailed paragr… more
Interview with a Recruiter, Andie Borcz, TASC
Andie, tell us about yourself and TASC I have been with TASC for 2 years. I joined the company as part of the TexelTek acquisition. I am a recruiter in the Fort Meade, MD market with a focus on Intelligence community programs. I also provide support to other recruiters for var… more
Defense and Intel Contracting Are Evolving, Are You
Government contracting work has changed. The huge boom in employment over the past decade in intel, in supporting two wars, and in increased outsourcing has turned. The past two years have seen big cutbacks across the landscape. With the focus on cutting the budget that will cont… more