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GAO Report on Personnel Security Clearances
The General Accounting Office (GAO) Report on Personnel Security Clearances released last Thursday does lots of finger pointing. The bad guys are the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This is a very high-level report so it’… more
Nine Things Not to Have on Your Resume and Nine Alternatives
Many job seekers put too much information on their resume. Unfortunately this extra information may hinder their job search efforts. Recruiters look for hard facts on a resume. The warm, fuzzy, "Tell us more about you.” comes later in an interview. Here are some tips on how … more
Five Military Transition Questions with Engility’s Mike Snodgrass
Mike, tell us about yourself I joined the Air Force in 1978 after graduating from the Air Force Academy. I flew F-4s, F-16s, F-15s, C-130s and more. It was mostly a storybook career mix of operational and staff assignments at all levels. After 33 years I decided it was time … more
Happy 238th Birthday U.S. Army
Check out our tribute to the U.S. Army below. For detailed information on the birth of the Army, click here. Our thanks to all Army vets and serving members! Google+ … more
How Do I Follow Up After a Job Interview
First things first. Did you check your network before the interview to see who can provide information and help you? LinkedIn. Facebook. Twitter. Word of mouth. If you didn't do it before the interview, do it now. If you have a good connection try to get an employee referra… more