Gonzales is hardly the only person to get in deep trouble over mishandling top secret information.

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Ask him or her to meet in person, and try to get direct contact information for the hiring manager or recruiter.

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Ask him or her to meet in person to talk about the company, and try to get direct contact information for the hiring manager or recruiter.

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