Job Search Tips From Special Operations

September 27, 2011 · Posted in Guest Blogger - Bill McNeely · 3 Comments 

A few weeks ago I was in the position to play recruiter pro bono for a program manager I know. The program manager was looking for a hand full of former Special Operations professionals with experience in Africa who could advise the new government of South Sudan on force protection issues. After posting the requirements I was astonished to receive over twenty well qualified candidates.

Looking back through the emails I noticed three things this group did well and that any job applicant should replicate.

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2011 State of Overseas Contracting Survey Results

September 22, 2011 · Posted in Overseas Contracting Outlook · 2 Comments 

Here are the results from our third annual State of the Overseas Contracting Industry Survey. This year 1,263 people took the survey, which is about 100 more than last year. I will be releasing the Advice from Contractors section a bit later after I have finished editing it.

How long have you been working overseas as a contractor, either now or in the past?

 

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