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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

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  How to Keep Your Security Clearance After an Arrest

  Individuals with security clearances, whether that be a Top Secret (TS), Top Secret–Special Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI), or Secret, are obligated to disclose information on a periodic basis to have their clearance re-evaluated. The information can range from rat… more

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  When You Design Your Resume Avoid These 6 Things

  Please don’t try to stand out by using graphics, tables, colorful type or pictures when you design your resume. Being straightforward and easy-to-read is what makes your resume stand out, along with accomplishments that are relevant to the position you’re applying for… more

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  Find Unique Careers You Didn’t Know Were Cleared

  In the cleared community we often see countless openings for engineers and analysts, but are you familiar with cleared opportunities for event planners or locksmiths? While jobs like these may not appear frequently across your radar, there are many unique cleared careers in … more

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  How to Expand Your Professional Network

  Our top 10 list of things you must do to expand your professional network for cleared job search success. Building a strong network is crucial to career success, as most job seekers land new jobs through some form of networking. Expand your network and reconnect with past… more