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Scaling Cleared Recruiting: Culture, Retention, and Strategic Flexibility From retention to flexible hiring practices, leaders at ClearanceJobs Connect West explored what it really takes to build a scalable recruiting program. https://lnkd.in/gNYDXtJ6

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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is continuing to process proposals for the next iteration of its SEWP VI IT contract, despite ongoing discussions about potentially transferring the program to the General Services Administration (GSA). The Trump administration has been pushing for streamlining procurement and consolidating contracts under the GSA, but no final decision has been made regarding SEWP's future. NASA emphasizes that it is moving forward with SEWP VI as usual. The new contract will begin the day after the current SEWP V contract ends. The SEWP program, which has existed since 1993, is considered one of the most successful government-wide acquisition contracts. #NASA #SEWP #Contract #GSA

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🚨 Federal Hiring - Overhaul Alert 🚨 Career coaches and résumé writers: The Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring process just changed – and your clients need to know. What’s new: ✅ Résumé-only applications (no more 10-page narratives) ✅ Structured interviews replacing ECQ essays ✅ Faster hiring timelines (80-day rule) We’ve summarized the must-know updates in a free download to help you guide SES candidates through this shift with confidence. 📥 Get the free guide - see link in the comments (No cost – just actionable insights.) — 💡 Want up-to-the-minute updates like this all year long? PARWCC members get early access to breaking labor market news, best practices, and exclusive resources. #CareerCoaching #ResumeWriting #FederalJobs #SES #CareerDevelopment #PARWCC

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WHAT THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN MEANS FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS When timelines shrink and rules shift, compliance can’t. Here’s what HR and TA teams should know: - E-Verify is offline. You can’t create new cases or resolve TNCs while systems are down. Continue to complete Form I-9 on time and queue E-Verify submissions for when service resumes. - Deadlines are typically paused. In prior shutdowns, DHS suspended the E-Verify three-day rule and extended TNC resolution windows; expect similar flexibility now (document everything). - USCIS largely continues. Most immigration operations are fee-funded and remain active; however, E-Verify is an exception. - FMCSA stays in gear. The DOT’s plan indicates that FMCSA programs will continue during a short-term lapse—good news for driver screening workflows, such as PSP/Clearinghouse checks. - Expect agency response delays. Some federal interactions (e.g., DOL immigration filings) may be delayed or paused. Plan timelines accordingly. WHAT TO DO NOW: - Finish Form I-9 as usual; do not take adverse action on unresolved TNCs while E-Verify is down. The "three-day rule" is suspended. The time period to resolve TNCs will be extended. Keep a log of affected hires and submit cases once the system is back. - Communicate proactively with recruiting and ops on adjusted SLAs. - Lean on your screening partner (hi 👋). Cisive will queue and reconcile E-Verify cases, monitor FMCSA systems, and document exceptions to keep you audit-ready. We catch what others miss, especially in a shutdown.

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The Recruiter Connect Community (RCC) is a unique group of military-connected recruiters (Veterans, Guard/Reservist, or Military Spouse) dedicated to enhancing military recruitment efforts through collaboration. This initiative creates a supportive network for veteran and military spouse recruiters. Our primary goal is to provide a platform where members can exchange insights, share best practices, support veteran job seekers, and tackle common challenges faced in the veteran recruitment space. https://lnkd.in/ezKKF2ZD

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“Marisol, how do I write a resume for a Top Secret or Secret cleared job without disclosing the classified stuff?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this question from cleared clients. I’ve written cleared technical resumes at every level, entry through executive, for roles in: 🔹 IT 🔹 Cybersecurity 🔹 Data Engineering 🔹 DevSecOps 🔹 Software Engineering 🔹 Human Intelligence 🔹 Signals Intelligence 🔹 All-Source Intelligence 🔹 Forensic Accounting …just to name a few. Here's what you need to know when writing your resume for cleared roles: ❌ Recruiters don’t need the details of your classified missions or projects. They’re not cleared to read that, and they don’t care about the classified side. ✔️ What they do care about is whether you have the technical skills and tools listed in the job description. Besides, oversharing classified details in a resume? Not only unnecessary, it’s sloppy. OPSEC matters. What you need to do moving forward when writing your resume for cleared roles: ✅ Maintain OPSEC (duh) ✅ Translate your experience into unclassified language ✅ Mirror the verbiage from the job description ✅ Ensure you are listing the technical skills listed in the JD and proving how you meet those technical skills. "But Marisol, I'm not sure what you mean so can you provide an example of a resume bullet for a cleared role?" Sure! Here's a sample bullet for a cleared DevSecOps role: Engineered and secured CI/CD pipelines in a classified environment by integrating automated security scans, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks, reducing deployment risks by 35% while ensuring alignment with NIST, RMF, and Zero Trust frameworks. See? I focused on the actual skills and NOT on classified projects. You stay competitive by focusing on your actual skills and adding metrics (when you can) while staying safe and not leaking classified information. Your resume doesn’t need to read like a classified briefing; it needs to show that you can do the job you’re applying for. If you still need help writing your resume for cleared roles and would like to work with me, feel free to send me a DM. Have a great weekend! Maloney out! ✌ #militarytransition #clearedresumes #secretsquirrels #resumewritingtips

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Imagine starting your week ready to fill a critical role. Your inbox is overflowing with applications. At first, it feels like progress. But soon frustration sets in. Most profiles do not match the role, and a few promising candidates are buried deep. Valuable time slips away. This is the challenge recruiters face in specialized industries. Generic platforms promise more applicants, but more often means noise, not quality. Here’s how we helped recruiters cut through the clutter. Read the full story in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gjvQ_RaG #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Hiring #HRTech #AIRecruiting #SpecializedHiring #RecruitersLife #SmartHiring #HRInnovation #FutureOfWork #TalentManagement #CandidateExperience #HiringSolutions #AIInHR #RecruitmentStrategy #HRTools #WorkSmarter #IndustryFocused #AIRecruitment #RecruitmentChallenges

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General Dynamics to Bolster Defense at US Army Bases General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has signed a $580-million deal to maintain the security and readiness of US Army bases. This task order encompasses Integrated Base Defense Sustainment Support tasks required to preserve the operational availability of radars, sensors, and cameras that protect installations, their personnel, and infrastructure. These perception systems are critical to inhibit or counter unauthorized access and surveillance, malicious unmanned aerial system activities, and cyberattacks.

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