Resources
Applying in the Age of AI: How to Beat Automated Screening
You were taught to vary your word choice to sound polished — but in today’s AI-driven hiring world, that advice can actually hurt you. Before your résumé ever reaches a person, it has to pass a machine. Here’s how to make sure it does.
The Jobs Are Open, but Candidates Aren’t Applying. What’s Changed?
You’re posting jobs — but candidates aren’t applying. Learn why the applicant gap has widened and what to do next.
Preparing to Bloom: Professional Growth in Constrained Seasons
If you feel constrained, it does not mean you are stuck. It may mean you are preparing. And when your moment comes, it may surprise you—quietly, unexpectedly, and beautifully.
Easing Back In: Managing Workload, Wellness, and Hiring Priorities After the Holidays
Early January can feel like an uphill climb. If you’re feeling behind before you’ve truly begun, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. What you’re experiencing is a very human response to a time of transition. In this issue, Nationwide provides advice on how to stop spinning your wheels and get things done.
Your 60-Minute Year-End Career Tune-Up
The end of the year is a natural moment for reflection, but also a perfect time to make quick, meaningful updates that strengthen your job search. You don’t need a whole weekend or a deep overhaul. In fact, a focused, one-hour tune-up now can leave you better prepared for January, when hiring typically picks up. Here’s how to make the most of 60 minutes.
Holiday Break = Prime Time for Passive Candidates. Are You Ready?
The holiday break is prime time for passive candidates because it’s a season of reflection. The question is: when they start imagining a new job and a better future, will your agency be ready to engage them? Here are a few ideas to help you prepare...
Look the Part, Land the Job: How to Dress for Your Next Interview
by Rebecca Sprigg While waiting in the lobby of City Hall recently to obtain permits for a block party, I met a man who was about to interview for a job. We chatted briefly before he was called in. As he walked to the interview room, I noticed a dry-cleaning tag still attached to... see more
Sell Your Agency’s Story — Win Talent by Leading with Purpose, Not Pay
This is how to sell your agency’s story — and win talent by leading with purpose, not pay.
Falling Back, Moving Forward: How to Stay Motivated During a Long Job Search
In anticipation of next weekend’s “fall back” to standard time, those of us at Nationwide have been talking about how we experience time. As children, holidays couldn’t come soon enough, and summer vacation went by too fast. As adults, the alarm clock is set to ring at the same time each day, but on... see more
Why Longer Job Ads Deliver Better Results
In public sector hiring, time can be one of your most valuable recruiting tools. Many agencies set short posting periods to move quickly, but in doing so, they risk limiting their reach to only the most active job seekers. A longer posting window, by contrast, keeps your opportunity visible to both active and passive... see more