Resources
Never Stop Learning
by Rebecca Sprigg On my way into the office, I drive by two elementary schools, which are back in session this week. I’ve long been curious about the racks of jackets in front of each school. Each rack is empty now, but they fill up as the school year progresses. I wondered if... see more
How to Help Hiring Managers Make Faster
Hiring Decisions
You’ve found a good group of candidates for a hard-to-please hiring manager. Final interviews went well, and the hiring manager met with each candidate. Now the waiting begins. As days and weeks pass, the candidate pool slowly dwindles as people lose interest or accept other positions. Recruitment staff tell us repeatedly that this is... see more
Networking to Find Local Government Jobs
Job seekers often tell us that they don’t network. They think that public sector recruitment practices prevent them from doing so. This is not correct, but there is an important key to successful networking in the public sector: ask for help, not for a job.
Exuberance Is Infectious
by Rebecca Sprigg Four airports in one trip taught me something unexpected about recruiting. A recent summer vacation to visit old friends had me routed through Los Angeles International, Chicago O’Hare, Columbia Regional in Missouri, and Kansas City International, during the opening days of the World Cup. Everywhere I looked, soccer fans in... see more
Building Your Career Like a Cathedral
Inspired by the decades-long construction of Barcelona's famous La Sagrada Familia, this month's article explores the value of patience, persistence, and taking the long view when building a successful career.
How to Keep Recruitment Moving Forward While You’re Away
Planning a vacation this summer? With a little preparation, you can keep your recruitment efforts moving forward while you’re away. At Nationwide, we love checklists. (One of us has even admitted to adding something to a list after it was already completed, just for the satisfaction of checking it off.) To help you leave... see more
The Job Search Paper Cut Problem:
Why Small Delays and Small Habits Matter More Than You Think
A successful job search is rarely perfect. But candidates who practice small positive habits each day can build powerful momentum and create more opportunities for success.
How Small Investments of Time Can Make a Big Difference in Improving Your Talent Pipeline
Some of the most effective recruitment strategies are not large, expensive campaigns. They are small, consistent investments of time that gradually build stronger talent pipelines.
How to Follow Up After an Interview
Without Overdoing It
Following up after an interview done well, reinforces your interest and professionalism. Done poorly, it can have the opposite effect. So how do you stay engaged without overdoing it?
Why Job Posting Packages Are a Smart Move for Public Sector Employers
Learn how job posting packages help public sector employers save time, stretch recruitment budgets, and recruit more efficiently.