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Recruiting in the Fast Lane: Efficient and Engaging Hiring Strategies

With more cleared positions than eligible candidates in the market, recruiters in the cleared community face the challenge of capturing and maintaining candidate interest. Candidate expectations are high. They expect transparency, timely communication, and a seamless process… more

Unlock the Power of the T-Format: A New Era for Cleared Cover Letters

Cover letters are the neglected sidekick of the resume. It often goes something like this – you devote a lot of time to perfecting your resume, only to rush through your cover letter, or you skip it altogether because you think it’s not important (or won’t be read). Gu… more

DoD Contracts: Lockheed Martin, DynCorp International, The Boeing Co., Week of 1-29-24 to 2-2-24

1/29 U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND Air Transport International, Wilmington, Ohio (HTC71124DCC02); Alaska Airlines Inc., Seattle, Washington (HTC71124DCC03); Allegiant Air LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada (HTC71124DCC04); American Airlines, Fort Worth, Texas (HTC71124DCC05); Amerij… more

Cybersecurity Roundup: VPN Compromise Causes Concerns, Digital Leaker Gets 40 Years Behind Bars, and More

Our cybersecurity 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

Here’s What You Need to Do If You Have a Secret Clearance

Have you ever said, “I only have a Secret” when talking about your clearance? We’ve heard this phrase often, especially when speaking with military personnel that haven’t used their clearance outside of the military yet. But we’re here to tell you not to discount t… more