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  Cyber Security Roundup: SVR and US Attorneys’ Emails, Espionage Phishing, CISA’s New Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, and More

  Our cyber security roundup is brought to you each week by our friends at The CyberWire. The CyberWire Podcasts are their daily view on what’s happening in cyberspace. Each day’s podcast has a quick news summary as well as commentary from industry experts and The CyberWire�… more

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  Do I Need a Security Clearance Attorney

  I hear far too often as a security clearance attorney, “I didn’t know I should hire an attorney” or “my security officer told me I could handle this myself.” In nearly every security clearance case and at every stage in the adjudication process, your chances of suc… more

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  Cleared Job Search Tips from Michael Barnum, Raytheon Technologies

  Michael Barnum, Sr. Recruiter at Raytheon Technologies, shares cleared job search tips to help you improve your resume and excel in interviews. Whether it’s on Zoom or in person, interviewing is a skill set. I tell candidates, if you get an opportunity to interview for … more

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  Watch Out for These 7 Common Interview Mistakes

  Common interview mistakes to avoid in your cleared job search. First impressions are critical in any interview scenario, whether it’s a phone screen, virtual, or in-person interview. The people you interview with will subconsciously make judgments about you within the f… more

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  How to Lean Into the Hill: Talent Acquisition Lessons From the Pandemic

  Businesses worldwide have been shaken up over the last year in light of the pandemic, but mission-oriented work and recruitment efforts that support it couldn't afford to stop. Peter Brooks, Vice President of Talent Acquisition for Northrop Grumman, shares how he and his tea… more