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Sexual Behavior That Can Make Trouble for Your Security Clearance

If you want to maintain your ability to have a cleared career, it’s important to understand the government’s Adjudicative Guidelines. There are 13 guidelines, or criteria, used to determine eligibility for a security clearance, one of which includes sexual behavior. S… more

Boost Your Job Search with Tips from a DTSI Recruiter

Jada Fowler, Technical Recruiter at Diversified Technical Services, Inc. (DTSI), shares tips to help you improve your cleared job search. The IT clearance community is made up of individuals who are ambitious, accomplished, and driven. The ever-evolving tech arena is a pe… more

How Can Alcohol Consumption Threaten Your Security Clearance Eligibility

Under Guideline G, Alcohol Consumption, the government may have security concerns related to excessive alcohol consumption, as it may lead to questionable judgment or criminal conduct. This can include incidents at work or away from work. You don’t even need a diagnosis fo… more

Refresh Your Recruitment Strategies for In-Person Cleared Job Fairs

If you’ve been in the recruiting game for a while, working an in-person job fair booth may feel like your natural habitat. Many recruiters self-identify as social butterflies—if you feel the same, you’re likely looking forward to returning to in-person hiring events. B… more

Job Seekers: You Read a Bad Job Ad, Now What

Kirsten Renner, Senior Director of Recruiting at Novetta, now an Accenture Federal Services company, shares tips to help job seekers navigate poorly written job postings. I hate seeing so many people challenged by job descriptions that are confusing. Some job ads have tit… more