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I Bombed My Interview—Now What? Six Tips to Bounce Back Like a Pro

You know that sinking feeling when you walk out (or log off) of an interview and immediately start replaying every detail in your mind? You think, “Did I really just say that?!” It’s like a bad highlight reel of all the things you wish you could rewind and do over. … more

DoD Contracts: The MITRE Corp., KBR Wyle Services, Boeing, Week of 8-12-24 to 8-16-24

8/12 NAVY The Boeing Co., Jacksonville, Florida, is awarded a $264,069,575 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides inspections, modifications, and repairs to the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircrafts to … more

DoD Contracts: Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Amentum Services, Week of 8-5-24 to 8-9-24

8/5 NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,316,877,000 undefinitized contract action modification to previously awarded contract N00024-24-C-2110 for economic ordering quantity material in support of the planned Vi… more

Should You Accept or Decline the Job Offer?

Receiving a job offer can be exhilarating -- all your hard work has paid off -- but it also comes with a significant decision. Should you accept the offer? Or is it better to pass and keep your job search going? Let’s explore some key factors you should consider when de… more

DoD Contracts: Qinetiq, Jacobs Technology, CACI, AFS, Booz Allen Hamilton, Week of 7-29-24 to 8-2-24

7/29 ARMY EA-Baker Partners JV, Hunt Valley, Maryland, was awarded a $249,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for architect-engineer services. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an e… more