What articles caught the interest of readers in 2012? Read our round-up of what was popular on ClearanceJobs.com in 2012.
Top Unexpected Military Applications
Military research and development has a long history of helping both soldier and civilian alike. It’s sometimes obvious on the outset how weapons of war might repurpose into instruments of peace. Global positioning is a good example, though few could have predicted how remarkable the civilian applications would be. Here are a few unexpected applications of military research and development.
Top 10 Security Clearance Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
Degree required? Not necessarily. Careers from java developer and systems engineer to TSA agent and trainer/instructor often require a security clearance but don’t require a college diploma. The right experience and skills alone may be enough to land you a job.
Security Clearance Loss of Jurisdiction and Incident Reports
Few things cause more frustration than being rejected by a prospective employer because of a “Loss of Jurisdiction” and an “Incident Report.” Learn more about what these terms actually mean, and what you can do about it.
10 Must-Read National Security Blogs
Every day national security practitioners, researchers, writers, and reporters use blogs to publish news, analysis, and commentary on issues ranging from counterinsurgency doctrine to Chinese naval developments. For job seekers interested in working in the national security community, reading blogs can be an excellent and free way to keep up-to-date on the latest military and political developments.
Security Clearance Career Profiles: Investigating the Tough Cases
What is it like to be an adjudicator at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), the organization which adjudicates the most complex security clearance cases? Learn about the day in the life of an adjudicator, from the importance of email to the options in case determinations.
Security Clearance Interview Bloopers and Blunders
The security clearance process is intentionally obtrusive, and can be unintentionally embarrassing for many subjects, especially when the time comes for a personal subject interview, if one is required. From extensive drug use to recreational love-making (hey, the government does issue clearances to children of the ‘60s), read some of the funnier interview stories.
So, You Want to Work for the CIA?
Interested in a career full of espionage, intrigue and patriotism? The career that just might suit is one in intelligence. Learn more about what it’s like to spend a career in espionage, from the author of The Art of Intelligence.
Getting a Job in the Intelligence Community: What You Need to Know
You want to be a spy when you grow up? Not so fast – learn what you need to know, from recommended degrees to common security clearance pitfalls.
What Cleared Recruiters Want: Top 10 Tips for Job Seekers
ClearanceJobs recently asked recruiters to send in their top tips for cleared job seekers. From resumes and interviews to career networking, here was their best advice.
Do Members of Congress Have Security Clearances?
You may be surprised to learn that members of congress do not receive security clearances or submit to background investigations in the same way cleared professionals do. Their access to sensitive and even classified information is granted based upon their election to public office, and their relationship to the intelligence community has largely been informed by experience, not policy.
