In the Image of Me
We build workplaces in the image of ourselves. We tend to hire people for cultural fit. Most of time that translates into surrounding ourselves with folks who look like us, think like us, and act like us.
Human Resources
4 Things Not to Say in Your Job Interview
It’s the question we all dread in a job interview: “What’s your biggest weakness?” Though you know it is coming, you may not be as prepared as you think.
How to Stand Out in Your Next Federal Job Interview
What experts recommend to help you stand out in your next federal job interview.
Federal Recruitment White Paper: Problems and Solutions
The problems in federal hiring are not just with the endemic habit of skipping and joining recruitment workflows or its enablement by agencies’ automated hiring technologies.
Resume Whitening
Hiring for cultural fit just hit a new high — or maybe a new low — when a University of Toronto study was released that indicated that 40% of people of color job candidates “whiten” their resumes by using more English sounding names and removing language that identifies them with their subordinate racial group. HereRead… Read more »
Federal Survey is “Just a Start” in Building Lasting Employee Engagement
By adopting policies which embrace “people” and tech-enabled practices, managers will see soaring engagement scores – thus boosting productivity, quality of work and retention.
Arlington County CISO Addresses Cyber Workforce Gap
In an interview with GovLoop, Jordan shared his experiences as Arlington County’s CISO and insights on needed improvements in the state and local cyber workforce.
Human Capital Management Priorities for Federal Agencies
If there’s one thing that will undoubtedly define this year, it will be the Presidential election. And while the world waits with bated breath to see who wins the presidential election in November, government agencies must try to keep their focus on mission success. So how will they achieve that goal?
How to Craft a Winning Federal Resume
To make the cut, craft your résumé to instantly win over hiring managers. Here are some ways to do so.
Managing Cross-Agency Collaboration
Learn about the need for better management of cross-agency collaboration.