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Recruiter Interview: Lockheed Martin
Philip Prevatte, military relations manager for military staffing, provides some additional insight into employment opportunities for veterans at Lockheed Martin.
Monday, February 23, 2009

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Breaking Into Defense Without a Clearance
Derrick T. Dortch, president of the Diversa Group, is a career counselor who specializes in government job searches and military transitions. This is adapted from a recent chat at washingtonpost.com.
Sunday, February 22, 2009

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Video Interviews with Defense Company Recruiters
Watch these video interviews with recruiters from various defense contractors to get insights on how they search for employees.
Monday, February 16, 2009

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Online Job Search Web Sites: Tips to Safeguard Your Privacy
These critical tips resulted from Pam Dixon's year-long research study of the online job search and resume-writing industries. Valuable for anyone using the web for job searches.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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Former contractor offers advice
I was a "Private Military Contractor" from 1994 to 2004. MPRI, Vinnell, Dyncorp, SOC-SMG, you name it...where ever the conflict was, I went. I am now a GS working for Uncle Sam - for 1 1/2 more years - until I hit my 20 with Civil Service (they gave me credit for my Military time) - then back to the "game". While I was contracting, I put together a paper on advice for the folk wanting to get into the business. I am putting it here for you to peruse. Feel free to pass it on, trash can it or have a good laugh.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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How We Save You Time by Tracking 177 Companies Daily
Here's the list of 177 companies that DZJ currently tracks every day. This is one of the most critical (and for our staff, time-consuming) elements in speeding up your job search by helping you stay current on: job openings, lawsuits, contract awards, sales/mergers, new companies, financial information, and more.
Sunday, January 13, 2008

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How to improve your chances with the online application profile
Good advice about maximizing the success of your profile submission on sites that use online applications.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007

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Why Companies Use Online Job Application Tools
Approximately 60% of US companies — including many defense contractors and PMCs — are now using online applicant tracking tools in their hiring processes. Read how this directly affects you.
Monday, October 15, 2007

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Defense contractors need veterans in war zones
Defense contracting jobs provide a lucrative opportunity for veterans to “cash in” with their military experience and training. For those willing to endure somewhat austere living conditions and long work days, the rewards of a one or two-year assignment can put you comfortably on the path toward a successful civilian career back in the States.
Monday, June 4, 2007

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Creating A Resume' That Gets You Hired
These articles and resources will help you prepare a solid package to present to prospective employers. You need to successfully translate your background into a resume and cover letter combination that gets you noticed and then hired.
Saturday, March 10, 2007

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Military Transition Advice
With a background in the armed forces, the typical job seeker has a competitive advantage when it comes to filling technical positions or positions requiring management, teamwork, and personnel skills. The problem arises in letting an employer know what you've done in terms that your typical human relations officer can understand.
Friday, January 5, 2007

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E-mail Job Alerts - Do They Work for Overseas Jobs?
How effective would e-mail job alerts be for someone looking for overseas jobs in Iraq, Kuwait and other countries for private military companies and defense contractors? I decided to conduct some “field work” and find out.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007

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Job Search Problems and Solutions - Part One
Members are asked about the problems they face in the job search process. Read their responses here. Identifying features such as name and company have been removed, but you'll still get a good idea of what is going on. Feedback about DangerZoneJobs.com, positive or negative remains as written.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007

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Job Search Problems and Solutions - Part Two
Members are asked about the problems they face in the job search process. Read their responses here. Identifying features such as name and company have been removed, but you'll still get a good idea of what is going on. Feedback about DangerZoneJobs.com, positive or negative remains as written.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007

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New Job Search Technique Sparks Speedy Results
Often, the people stuck in lengthy, dismal job searches are the ones who solely rely on their resume and cover letter to do the work for them. This strategy may have worked years ago, but in today’s competitive job market it takes more than a resume and cover letter to yield interviews. People need unique and intriguing job search techniques and they must make the most of them before they ever begin looking for a new job.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006

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Veterans Continue Commitment To Country
Veterans are “preferred” for diverse job opportunities and careers with federal government agencies. Working for the federal government also spans the civilian support systems for all branches of America’s Armed Forces, and many of these civilian positions closely equate to either specialized or leadership jobs that military personnel may have performed while in uniform.
Sunday, August 27, 2006

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"Supply and Demand" in the Classified World
Like many skilled, cleared and patriotic professionals in our industry, she loves the mission, especially with the extra flexibility and compensation offered by working for a contractor. But now, maybe a little burned out, she’s thinking about other possibilities.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006

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Triple Canopy: How Companies Vet Their Employees
We include some of the comments of Mr. Ignacio Balderas, former Triple Canopy CEO. “Private Security Firms: Standards, Cooperation and Coordination on the Battlefield” was held on Tuesday, June 13, in Washington, DC. Part of the congressional inquiry was how the companies hire and train their employees.
Monday, June 19, 2006

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Blackwater: How Companies Vet Their Employees
Excerpted Comments by Mr. Christopher Taylor, VP of Blackwater USA. “Private Security Firms: Standards, Cooperation and Coordination on the Battlefield” was held on Tuesday, June 13, in Washington, DC. Part of the congressional inquiry was how the companies hire and train their employees. We have excerpted some of their comments here.
Monday, June 19, 2006

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In-Demand Job Skills: Do You Have Them?
Fueled by a record $450 billion dollar government budget, private sector employers are being contracted to provide unique products and services to an increasingly security-conscious world. In this arena, having a military background is a plus; but having marketable skills can mean the difference between an empty or full interview calendar.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006