Women and the Defense Industry – Do Recruiters Want Women Who Lean In?
More women are rising to positions of power within the defense industry – but is your recruiting strategy focused on those who ‘lean-in’ or ‘recline’?
Defense News & Career Advice
Why the Federal Government Needs Better Hiring Practices
The government needs better hiring practices if it wants to compete for top talent. Maybe it’s time to update your hiring strategy, as well.
Company Reputation and the Defense Industry – Why It Matters
In the defense industry, company reputation is even more important. The federal government has already discovered a bad image can equal bad hires.
Lessons from Government: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Leadership and company culture in the defense industry depends on a commitment to keeping promises and respecting individual employees.
More Articles by Jillian Hamilton
Nuclear Mission Scandal – Motivation, Incentives and Integrity
Is the nuclear mission scandal a problem of motivation or integrity? Probably both, but it’s a reminder that recruiters and managers need to be on the same page to make a great hire.
Personality Testing and Defense Industry Hiring
Personality testing for employment in the defense industry is incredibly important, both for legal considerations as well as the importance of having the right candidates on a client site.
Contractor Pay Cap and Federal Employee Pay Raises Among 2014 Priorities
A contractor pay cap and federal employee pay raises are among the top issues for federal employees in 2014, according to the priorities released by the American Federation of Government Employees.
OPM Makes it Easier for Employees to Come (and Go) from Federal Service
OPM is updating its federal hiring requirements, making it easier for employees to re-enter the federal workforce after a departure.
Tough Tech Hiring and Small Business Contracting – Recruiting Round-Up
Tough tech hiring is likely to continue in 2014, and small businesses have new cyber contracting opportunities.
Apply for Cyber Security Internships with the Department of Homeland Security
Cyber security internships offer the opportunity to get coveted experience on your resume. Learn about new opportunities with the Department of Homeland Security.
Unemployment Rate Drops, Government Employees Retire – Recruiting Round-Up
Unemployment rate drops, but the economy still needs high-paying jobs; why hiring top talent is your best recruiting strategy; and which companies are planning lay-offs.
The Impact of Sequestration on Program Management and Project Quality
The impact of sequestration on the defense contracting community is significant. But it doesn’t have to mean a low-quality product or performance.
Employee Retention and the Rise of Part-Timers – Recruiting Round-Up
A ‘stay interview’ may be one way to boost employee retention, while the rise in part-time workers seems to be a trend that will remain – all in this week’s recruiting headlines.
Project Scope and Program Management in an Era of Limited Budgets
Project scope is a critical element of program management, especially in an era of sequestration. Here are tips on manging your projects.
