Resources
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
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.