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From the Fraud Files: An applicant claimed to have a degree from a prestigious university, but he listed a course of study not offered at that school.

From the Fraud Files: Applicant claimed to have attended a very high profile, extremely difficult engineering school. Yet, the applicant had no strong feelings about it and could only provide vague generalities about the campus and his supposed experience there.

From the Fraud Files: Applicant's story about leaving his last job at a high profile company seemed to be a clear case of discrimination. When asked, Applicant said he thought about a lawsuit but decided against it. Unfortunately for the applicant, we knew many people at the…

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 | $150K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) or Salt Lake City Task Force Talent is recruiting for a Data Scientist to join a profitable Series C company transforming strategic intelligence. You'll work on converting…

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 | $120-250K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) (Full time in office) Task Force Talent is seeking an Engineering Manager for a fast-growing, very technically sophisticated software company. You'll lead…

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | $120-250K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) Task Force Talent is partnering with a hard core, deeply technical software company to hire a Frontend Engineer. You'll build sophisticated technical interfaces…

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | $120-250K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) Task Force Talent is partnering with a hard core, deeply technical software company to hire a Frontend Engineer. You'll build sophisticated technical interfaces…

From the Fraud Files: Applicant claimed to work in a research group at a top university. Calls to the professor leading the group went unanswered. After a few days, a very stern university lawyer called asking about our query. Turned out that the applicant was not and had…

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Interview communication should be chronological, clear, and focused. Practice discussing your experience in a structured way that highlights relevant achievements without tangents or disorganized timelines.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | $130-170K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) or Salt Lake City (Hybrid) Task Force Talent is recruiting for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a strategic intelligence leader. You'll build…

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | $170-200K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) or Salt Lake City (Hybrid) Task Force Talent partners with leading tech companies to place exceptional engineering talent. We're seeking…

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Industry knowledge demonstrates engagement beyond technical skills. Stay current with emerging trends, key players, and regulatory changes to show you understand the broader context in which technical decisions are made.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | $120-250K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) Task Force Talent is recruiting for an Embedded Systems Engineer to join a growing hard core, innovative software company. You'll work on…

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Employment gaps require thoughtful explanation. Focus on growth, learning, or productive activities during these periods rather than apologizing. Continuous professional development even during career pauses demonstrates commitment.

From the Fraud Files: Applicant claimed he quit his previous job because the company refused to take a stand on a political issue. Unfortunately for the applicant, we knew a former colleague at the company. A quick call revealed the applicant was fired for cause after throwing a…

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Timeline expectations should be clearly communicated. Consider notice periods and pending interviews when discussing availability. Aligning multiple interview processes strategically gives you more options and negotiating leverage.

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Problem-solving examples validate your expertise. Prepare detailed accounts of how you've approached technical challenges, including your methodology, obstacles encountered, and measurable outcomes that demonstrate your capabilities.

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Education claims should withstand detailed discussion. Be prepared to speak knowledgeably about specific courses, projects, and campus experiences that demonstrate authentic connection to your alma mater.

Task Force Talent Interview Tip: Interview transparency prevents wasted effort. Being forthcoming about other active interviews and offers allows recruiters to prioritize appropriately and prevents them from presenting you to companies you're already talking with.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 | $170K+ | Dulles Tech Corridor (Tysons Corner/Reston) or Salt Lake City Task Force Talent is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a fast-growing strategic intelligence company. You'll build large-scale data…