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Important message if you've applied to IAP Worldwide Services
This is important if you applied to IAP Worldwide Services before April 5, 2010.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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Interview with former contractor Bruce Diggs of LOGCAP4JOBS.com
Bruce Diggs worked in human resources with KBR in Iraq, and Fluor in Afghanistan. He shares with DZJ members some of the common mistakes he saw from job applicants and offers advice on how to have better success in the job search process.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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Updated: Find Overseas Openings Using Job Fairs
Job Fairs can sometimes be useful for finding Danger Zone jobs. Companies both take part in or sponsor such events specifically for them. There are also career events that feature many companies and are built around a specific theme, ie. people with security clearances. This article tells you where to find the job fairs and how to make the best of them.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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Recruiter Interview: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has 120,000 employees worldwide and generally 3,000 open, posted positions. Recruiter Jesse Jackson, military relations lead for Northrop and a 22-year Army veteran offers insight in the company useful for both veterans and non-veterans alike.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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Recruiter Interview: EG&G Division of URS Corporation
The EG&G Division of URS Corporation is a contractor to the U.S. federal government, serving every branch of the Department of Defense (DoD), as well as the Department of Homeland Security, NASA and other federal agencies. The division provides systems engineering and technical assistance to develop weapons systems, and maintains and repairs vehicles, aircraft and other military equipment to extend their service life.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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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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Dyncorp Recruiter Interview: Supporting the Government with Veteran Support
Recognized for its wide range of services, DynCorp International seeks those with military experience. Nearly half of their 70-man recruiting office has prior military experience from all branches to assist in their search for military talent.
Monday, August 18, 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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Military Transition Job Search 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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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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Dyncorp Jobs: How Dyncorp Vets Their Employees
Excerpted comments about the Dyncorp job hiring process by Major General Robert Rosenkranz (US Army, Retired). Part of a congressional inquiry on how the companies hire and train their employees. We have excerpted some of their comments here.
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