DC staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team
Imagine a candidate who brings the experience the employer needs, interviews well, and gives the team confidence that the role is in good hands. A few months later, the picture begins to change. The manager begins spending more time reviewing the employee’s work, projects move more slowly, and other team members are stepping in to […]
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Candidate fraud is a growing concern for employers across every industry. Gartner projects that as many as one in four candidate profiles worldwide could be fake by 2028. The motivations behind this trend vary. Some applicants are cybercriminals seeking out sensitive information or foreign nationals eager to illegally work in the United States. Others are […]
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When most professionals start weighing contract vs permanent employment options, they often assume one option (hint: it’s direct hire) offers more stability. Probably because somewhere along the line, a guidance counselor or well-meaning parent told them that the direct hire roles are more permanent and, thus, offer a stronger foundation to build a career. But […]
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Strong candidates apply to federal roles every day, but many don’t get the traction they expect. In many cases, candidates strengthen their position by how they show up throughout the process. Responsiveness, alignment with the role, and the completeness and accuracy of the application can make a meaningful difference, especially early on. There’s also a […]
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AI is becoming a common part of the hiring conversation. Across industries, organizations are exploring how automation can streamline recruiting, manage larger applicant pools, and improve efficiency throughout the hiring process. The same shift is happening in government hiring, where agencies and contractors are experimenting with AI tools to support candidate sourcing, resume organization, and […]
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