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How to find your overseas job faster and easier
Finding contracting jobs in Iraq, Afghanistan and other high-risk areas is now even more difficult. Companies are still flooded with applications for fewer jobs. If you want to find one faster, you need every possible advantage. See how this site can help you.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

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Not Everything Should Go In Your Resume
When you submit a targeted resume for a specific LOGCAP or overseas contractor job, there is one item you may want to give strong consideration to leaving out. I am referring to your Objective, particularly one that states something like “Seeking a position (in whatever) where I can advance my career with a company that will recognize how awesome I am.” [ See More Here ]
Sunday, August 29, 2010

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Throwing Good Money After Bad Resumes’
You’ve been applying to LOGCAP positions and overseas support positions for months now – maybe even more. You had trouble putting your experience into effective words, so you forked over a wad of cash to have your resume “professionally” rewritten. But still your inbox is empty after many, many, many uploads of your resume for positions that you know full well you are qualified for. So you ask yourself the burning question: Why? [ See More Here ]
Monday, August 23, 2010

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Think twice about contacting recruiters directly
Let me pass along a piece of friendly advice to anyone who wants to shortcut the application system and contact a recruiter directly: don’t. Quite frankly, it isn’t going to increase your chances of selection. In fact, it can even hurt your job hunt. This post includes advice from defense recruiters. [ See More Here ]
Sunday, August 8, 2010

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Need features introduced: new job board & new login system
We have introduced some new things to Danger Zone Jobs, including a new single sign on system and a new full featured job board for members. Please read more about them.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

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DynCorp International Afghan Operation Scam Warning
DZJ Editor's NOTE: Thanks to SOCNET for the heads up on this. Dyncorp has become aware of an internet scam using the DynCorp International name, and pretending to offer employment placement with “DynCorp International Afghan Operation” in return for payment to a recruiter. This scam may also involve a request for personal data in connection to a visa application for Afghanistan.
Friday, March 12, 2010

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Organize your job search to find jobs in Iraq, Afghanistan and others
Finding a job in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries requires at least five different activities. But some people think that all you have to do to get hired by a defense contractor or private military firm is give them your resume’ and wait by the phone.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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Interview with DZJ editor about finding overseas jobs and current state of job market
Check out this interview with William Beaver, editor of DZJ, recorded for the new Combat Operator Radio, hosted by Jake Allen. The interview covered various aspects of finding overseas jobs and the current state of the job market. Recorded on February 25, 2009.
Friday, February 27, 2009

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Job search advice taken from our survey: Current State of Overseas Contracting Jobs, Part 6
I forgot to take down the link to the survey we published, and since then more people have added comments. Here is the final part of the additional material.
Monday, February 16, 2009

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Job search advice taken from our survey: Current State of Overseas Contracting Jobs, Part 5
I forgot to take down the link to the survey we published, and since then more people have added comments. Here is the first part of the additional material.
Sunday, February 15, 2009

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Job search advice taken from our survey: Current State of Overseas Contracting Jobs, Part 4
We have compiled some of the comments taken from our survey, which includes some interesting advice about working overseas as a contractor.
Monday, July 21, 2008

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Job search advice taken from our survey: Current State of Overseas Contracting Jobs, Part 3
We have compiled some of the comments taken from our survey, which includes some interesting advice about working overseas as a contractor.
Friday, July 18, 2008

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Job search advice taken from our survey: Current State of Overseas Contracting Jobs, Part 2
Someone who filled out our survey left behind 30 excellent points about looking for overseas contracting jobs and some about actually working when you've found a job. Whoever you are, thanks for the great advice!
Monday, July 14, 2008

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Job search advice taken from our survey: Current State of Overseas Contracting Jobs
We have compiled some of the comments taken from our survey, which includes some interesting advice about working overseas as a contractor.
Friday, July 11, 2008

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Find jobs in Iraq: Step Two: Research and Contact Companies
The second time consuming step for finding a job in Iraq and other countries is researching and contacting companies, the way they want you to. This requires information on their available jobs and their hiring process.
Saturday, May 12, 2007

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Avoiding Overseas Job Scams
Maybe you want to find work overseas (especially in danger zones) because you've heard there's a ton of money to be made. Or maybe you're just in a hurry to get to work again after getting out of the military. These and similar reasons give scam artists all the fuel they need to bilk people out of their money.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007