Human Resources
Federal Hiring Reform: It Didn’t Work Before But Let’s Try Again
OPM is about to cancel the central hiring registry it started earlier this year. Is this the same system that OPM canceled in 1994 because it was not…
Hiring
Human Resources
Changing the Federal Hiring Process
The President has issued an Executive Order that authorizes noncompetitive appointments to federal jobs for spouses of military personnel.
Human Resources
Working for the Government: Stereotypes and Realities
The challenge and mission of a federal agency can be exciting; the politics and bureaucracy can be frustrating. Placement and preparation have to be right.
Human Resources
Best East Coast Cities for Defense Jobs
The east coast is the number one spot in the nation for jobs in the defense industry. The region spans from the Maryland suburbs and as far south…
Human Resources
Considering Prior Discipline in the Selection Process: Can You or Can’t You?
Can you consider prior discipline in the selection process?
Human Resources
The Best Jobs: Government Employee or Government Contractor?
Which job is generally better: working directly for the federal government or for a federal contractor?
Human Resources
Reference Checking: When You’re the One Being Asked for a Reference (Part II)
Checking references is an important part of the hiring process. These are legal issues to consider.
Federal Workforce News
“The Perfect Storm”: Applying for Federal Employment (Part II)
The job summary section should focus on summarizing the job to be filled--not descriptions of how the agency is saving the world. Agencies will ultimately suffer the consequences…
Human Resources
Applying for Federal Employment: Trying to Survive “The Perfect Storm”
The federal job application process is encountering a "Perfect Storm" of events that may make it difficult to attract new talent.
Human Resources
Are Reference Checks Worth The Trouble?
Reference checking in federal agencies is often neglected, misunderstood or both. In this article, the author says that reference checks are worth your time and trouble to avoid…