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Defense and Intel Contracting Are Evolving, Are You
Government contracting work has changed. The huge boom in employment over the past decade in intel, in supporting two wars, and in increased outsourcing has turned. The past two years have seen big cutbacks across the landscape. With the focus on cutting the budget that will cont… more
5 Tips for Recruiters Under Pressure
No jobs. Too many resumes. No budget. This is the general feeling throughout our community right now. From the blog posts, LinkedIn comments and the general media, recruiters and job seekers are having a very rough time in the defense and intelligence community. A lot of f… more
How Cleared IT Professionals Capture a Recruiter’s Attention
Job seekers looking for interesting government contracting work are faced with an unfamiliar environment. Where there was once a seemingly endless demand for tried and true technical skills, many openings currently available are less focused on depth of experience and more att… more
Sell Recruiters on the Benefits of Hiring You
People buy benefits. It’s true for selling a car, a house or you, to a prospective employer. The most frequent problem I see with job seekers’ written and verbal presentations of themselves? No benefits. A lack of the very thing that can sell a prospective employer on givi… more
Name-Dropping for Your Next Job
There is an advantage to knowing people in high places, and it’s not hard to ride their coattails into success in your own career. Think about famous singers who were opening acts for other popular performers who got positive exposure in concerts. Think about Lieutenant Governo… more