Scene from a recruiting analytics presentation: The defense contracting client had several cleared vacancies but could not fill them. Data analysis showed that the firm’s salary was $30,000 lower than what people who met the requirements were making. The Program Manager rejected any higher compensation and said “cut the years required from 10-12 down […]
GalleryDefense 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 continue.
Many people are looking and waiting and discouraged. […]
Skip Your Resume Objective to Grab an Employer’s Attention
What is the point of a resume? It is an ad, designed to get an employer interested in you.
So why do so many people start out with a statement of what they want: “where I can contribute my skills to a growing blah, blah, blah…” Most objectives are boringly similar and none really attract […]
