6 Ways You Can Tell if a Candidate is Shady – Spotting Liars, Fibbers and Spies
You sift through dozens, maybe hundreds, of applications every day – how can you spot who’s lying on job applications, and who isn’t?
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6 Salary Negotiation Tips for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
Here is a round-up of six salary negotiation tips for recruiters, including the importance of doing market research and sharing your full compensation package details.
Why You Need Pre-Employment Screening for Security Clearance Applicants
Pre-employment screening can help determine if your applicants are clearable, and save you time in the hiring process.
4 Tips for Hiring a Candidate Who Can Obtain a Security Clearance
It’s great to hire candidates who already have clearances, but hiring ‘clearable’ candidates is also very important. Here are four tips for spotting clearable talent.
More Articles by Jillian Hamilton
3 Questions to Ask the Program Manager Before Writing the Job Description
Involving the program manager when hiring for a position is a critical first step. Here are some questions to ask the program manager before you begin the search.
5 Tips for Applying for a Federal Government Job
Cracking the nut when it comes to applying for a federal government job isn’t always easy. But these tips will help.
Tips for Writing Better Job Descriptions
Job descriptions can make the difference between attracting mediocre talent and attracting the perfect candidate. Follow these tips to write a better one.
5 Ways to Kill An Introductory Email to Potential Hire
Writing an introductory email can be as awkward as cold calling a potential candidate – and also more damaging, if your message comes across as spam.
Five Ways Recruiters Can Make A Great First Impression
Recruiters can get ahead of competition with a great first impression. Don’t miss your opportunity.
Gender Pay Gap for Federal Employees Is Shrinking
The gender pay gap for federal employees is shrinking, but that’s not stopping the White House from new efforts to combat wage discrimination.
Interagency Communication Critical to Better Government Employee Training
Government employee training could be improved with one simple step – better interagency communication.
Streamlining the CyberSecurity Hiring Process
The cyber security hiring process within the government can be particularly frustrating – so how do you make your positions stand out?
The Lying Game – The Problem with Onboarding Entry-Level Cybersecurity Professionals
Attracting entry-level cybersecurity talent is an excellent way to build your cyber workforce. Just make sure false marketing isn’t a part of the strategy.
Report Finds the Civil Service System in Need of an Overhaul
A recently released report proposes civil service reform. But without prioritizing efforts or engaging stakeholders, it’s likely just more noise, no solutions.
