Resources
Tips for Establishing Rapport During an Interview
Ever noticed in a job interview that the person interviewing you appears to be anxious? It’s real—and happens more than you might think. Hiring managers admit to feeling stressed because: The stakes are high. Interviews are a critical part of the hiring process, and making the right decision impacts the entire organization. They’re representing... see more
The Case for Career Nights: Building Stronger, Smarter Public Sector Talent Pools
A career night is a powerful way to showcase your organization as an employer of choice while building a pipeline of engaged informed candidates. A career night can help you strengthen your employer brand, reduce recruiting time, and attract candidates who are genuinely excited about joining your team.
The Benefits of Applying for a Job (Even if You Don’t Think You’ll Get the Job)
There is one action that we engage in throughout our working lives that has a great deal of risk and the potential for big payoffs regardless of the outcome...
Why Good Candidates Opt Out—and How to Keep Them Interested
How to manage candidate expectations and stop losing great hires. Few things are more frustrating than losing great candidates you’ve worked hard to cultivate. But many applicants have been shaped by private sector hiring practices where quick responses, clear timelines, competitive pay, remote flexibility, and personalized communication are standard. Public-sector recruitment, designed for fairness... see more
The More You Know Minute: Defining “Continuous” and “Open Until Filled”
Ever wondered why recruitment ads sometimes list “Continuous” or “Open Until Filled” apply-by dates? The latter is clearer. “Open Until Filled” means that hiring managers leave the job posted until a candidate has been selected. But the former can mean one of two things.
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Salary Calculations and Terms
When searching for work or promotional opportunities, do you sometimes see the hourly rate of pay listed and wonder how to calculate the annual salary? Conversely, what would your hourly salary be if a yearly salary is listed? The helpful number to know is 2080, the number of hours a full-time worker works in... see more
How to Keep Recruitment Moving Forward While You’re Away
Are you planning a vacation soon? Want to keep recruitment moving forward while you’re away? At Nationwide, we love checklists. (One of us has even admitted to adding something she’s already done to the list for the sheer satisfaction of checking it off.) Here’s a helpful pre-vacation checklist for recruiters, organized by category and... see more
The Secret to Enhancing Creativity
Do you feel challenged in your problem-solving abilities? Is inspiration hard to find when you have to develop a work plan, write a report, or craft a policy? If it’s time for you to take on more responsibilities or do the work you love in a new place, are you reluctant to take the... see more
Recruiting Teen and Young Adult Talent to Fill Seasonal Positions
As summer hiring ramps up, are you challenged by how best to reach today’s youth? Trying to get a teen or young adult’s attention today is like yelling over a rock concert while they’re wearing noise-canceling headphones and texting five people—you better be saying something wild, useful, or hilarious. So, how do we reach... see more
Greening Your Agency’s Recruitment Practices
Want to do your part to help protect the environment? Here are some tips for promoting environmental sustainability in your recruitment practices.