A post by ClearedJobs.Net’s HR Strategist Patra Frame When you are looking for a job, getting an interview is a great step forward. And for most people, a scary one. Interviewing is a specialized dance, one that has been re-invented since the last time you went dancing. And it is often even more difficult forRead… Read more »
CareerXroads has released their 10th annual Source of Hire study. The study surveys large companies to see where they find their new employees. The Source of Hire study surveys 36 large U.S. companies with over 1.3 million employees. These companies hired over 130,000 job seekers in 2010. For the firms in the study the numberRead… Read more »
ClearedJobs.Net HR Strategist Patra Frame talks about the importance of networking, how to build your network and the challenges facing those transitioning from the military to the civilian world.
Surprisingly many job seekers still do not write thank you notes after interviews. Help yourself stand out from the crowd by thanking those who have taken the time to meet with you. A thank you note is particularly important after an informational interview. Here are eight tips to help you get through the thank youRead… Read more »
Brigit Freedman, Director of Recruiting for L-3 Communications GSES, shares her thoughts on a variety of topics ranging from military transition, to common job seeker mistakes, to why L-3 Communications GSES likes to attend Cleared Job Fairs.
Are you transitioning military to civilian in 2011? Or did you transition in 2010 and you’re still seeking employment? Susan Ireland, author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume,” wants to help you with your resume and it’s free! If you qualify for Susan’s free resume assistance, she’ll give you a one-month membershipRead… Read more »
Please join us Thursday March 3 at the Cleared Job Fair, BWI, MD to meet with cleared facilities employers. Our class schedule for the day: 11am-3pm Professional One-on-One Resume Reviews These are 5-10 minute sessions where a job seeker can review their resume directly to an HR professional. We offer these sessions on a first-come,Read… Read more »
Yesterday the Government Accounting Office (GAO) announced that the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Personnel Security Clearance Program has been removed from the GAO’s list of programs facing significant management challenges. DOD processes the majority of all government-wide security clearances. Clearance processing timelines improved with 90% of initial clearances complete within 49 days, against a targetRead… Read more »
A post by Patra Frame, ClearedJobs.Net’s HR Strategist. Recruiters and hiring managers regularly trade stories about interviewees who are totally clueless — not the impression you want to make. But a little preparation can ensure successful interviewing! Step 1. Review all the information you already have about the opportunity and the organization. * What elseRead… Read more »
It seems we hear something on a daily basis about cyber security. But through all the noise are you paying attention? Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and targeted, and the most effective deterrent in your personal cyber security arsenal is you. We attended The Business of Cyber Security Conference yesterday and the experts hadRead… Read more »