Michael Barnum of Raytheon, an RTX business, joins us to talk about what’s actually happening in today’s cleared job market and how serious job seekers can stand out. Mike shares the cleared roles they’re urgently filling and why mission and supporting the warfighter keep people there. He and Bob dig into job seeker frustrations, how volume and timing really affect hiring decisions, and why vague applications and LinkedIn messages get ignored. Mike also covers the spike in recruiter impersonations and job scams, how to spot fake outreach, and how to use LinkedIn and AI without hurting your chances. They wrap with straight talk on salary ranges, early compensation conversations, SkillBridge expectations, and practical interview prep so you can confidently tell your story and make it easy for recruiters to move you forward.

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Brad Wilson, CEO of STEM Solutions, joins us to talk about building a mission‑driven cleared career in government contracting and why you should treat your job search like a sales process. Brad walks through the cleared roles STEM Solutions hires across IT support, engineering, acquisition, program management, and mission support. He also dives into STEM’s deep investment in transitioning service members through SkillBridge and Virginia Values Veterans, then closes with concrete, real-world job search playbooks—from targeted outreach and “mind-mapping” companies to two case studies of candidates who landed cleared roles through responsiveness, persistence, and continuous upskilling.

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Mark Fogel, Director of Talent Development and Communications at Mile 2, joins us to talk about building custom software at the intersection of humans, machines, and work—from warfighters managing UAS to uncrewed F‑16s. Mark breaks down the cleared roles Mile 2 hires for, their remote-friendly GovCon model, how their values drive real hiring decisions, and why adaptability, a distilled resume, and strong referrals matter more than ever in the age of AI.

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