
Episode 15 – The Secrets of Cleared Recruiting with Katie Keller of ClearanceJobs.com
- S1E15
- 28:50
- October 8th 2021
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Katie Keller with ClearanceJobs.com about the ins and outs of recruiting in the cleared space. We also cover what it takes to be successful in recruiting cleared talent.
Highlights that we talk about:
- What the current market for cleared recruiting looks like
- How recruiters can win in the cleared space
- Some creative avenues that you have seen to land cleared candidates
- How ClearenceJobs is one of the most powerful platforms for cleared candidates. (I have personally been using them for over a decade)
Katie Keller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-e-keller/
https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/recruiting-resources/thefutureisflexible
National Security Book Club: https://news.clearancejobs.com/national-security-book-club/
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Benjamin Mena
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Benjamin Mena is the founder of Select Source Solutions and the host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast — one of the top global podcasts for agency and executive recruiters. With over a decade of experience placing top talent in the government contracting (GovCon) and cleared space, Ben brings a no-BS approach to the business of recruiting.
Each week, he interviews high-performing recruiters, agency owners, and industry innovators to uncover the real stories behind their success. From six-figure solo producers to million-dollar billers and AI-powered solopreneurs, Ben’s mission is simple: help recruiters level up their careers and businesses through actionable insights, raw conversations, and a community of like-minded professionals.
Based between the U.S. and Bordeaux, France, Ben is also a dad, summit host, and advocate for the future of AI-powered recruiting.