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?
Defense News & Career Advice
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.
Do Women Have Better Leadership Chances in the Defense Industry?
Women are taking the helm of more defense industry companies than ever. Are their skills more in demand in today’s contracting environment?
More Articles by Jillian Hamilton
Cybersecurity Recruiting Challenges in the D.C. Area
Cybersecurity recruiting continues to be a challenge, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area where demand strongly outpaces supply.
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’?
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.
Don’t Discriminate Against the Unemployed, Says Obama
Don’t discriminate against the unemployed is the message coming from the White House, with a mandate to federal agencies to extend grace when it comes to delinquent debt and other issues.
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.
