Like most things, TAP is what you make it. But don’t let yourself be fooled by a rumor that the program is a waste of time. Taken as one part of a broader, personalized transition plan, it should be considered an essential step toward your new mission – a civilian job.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal agency responsible for financial consumer protection, issued new guidance warning of the career implications on service members who may be subject to continuous evaluation as the Department of Defense looks to take over and automate the reinvestigation program. 

Clearance costs are released – and go up – every year. Tier 1 investigations aren’t even clearances, they’re simple automated checks for low-risk positions. Tier 5 investigations are the investigations at the Top Secret level and require the most work – and the most cost.

In today’s hiring market, it’s not uncommon to hear of candidates posting their resume and getting multiple offers within 24 hours. Here’s how.

Veterans have the skills – and security clearances – companies need today. Don’t miss out on these great applicants with an attitude of bias or outright ignorance.

If you’re guilty of job hopping, you should worry about how recruiters will view your frequent moves. If your career changes seem to be more due to boredom than career progression, a company may not be willing to be your next flavor of the day.

Five Stones Research Corp was awarded a $50 million contract to support Information Technology Management and Analysis (ITMA).

Booz Allen Hamilton was awarded a $47.4 million contract for operational resilient cyber advancements.

With all of the news out there, it’s easy to believe the internet lie that you should be getting a 10% raise on your next annual review, and your boss should be begging you to stay.

The NDAA is requiring harsher career penalties for general officers and senior civilians convicted of sexual assault or other serious crimes.