DC staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team
Job hunting can be a rollercoaster ride, and one of the trickiest turns is figuring out how to talk about negative work experiences during interviews. Many jobseekers find themselves sitting across from a potential employer, heart racing, wondering how to be honest about past challenges without scaring their interviewer away. It’s a delicate balance, and […]
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Skills gaps: are they really as bad as everyone claims? Recent data shows 70% of U.S. companies reported facing skills shortages in 2023—that’s up 24% from 2017. It’s a big number and a big jump, no doubt. But where some see talent crisis, we see opportunity. The solution? It’s been here all along, hiding in […]
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Finding the right job can be a daunting process, especially for those navigating the complexities of federal employment. Job seekers often face a litany of challenges, from deciphering extensive paperwork and unfamiliar hiring procedures to meeting specialized qualifications and enduring lengthy wait times for responses and interviews. For Susan Groux, a recent candidate of ours, […]
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Imagine this: you’re at the helm of an organization that helps people donate money to incredible causes all over the globe. It’s a fantastic feeling, but with great responsibility comes a mountain of hiring work. How can you find the perfect team to get every dollar into the right hands and maximize your global impact? […]
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Today’s job market is all about agility. Gone are the days of a single, linear career path. Today, job seekers are embracing flexibility and exploring diverse opportunities. One increasingly popular option? Temporary and contract work. According to Upwork’s latest Freelance Forward survey: In 2023, 64 million Americans worked temporary roles—that’s 38% of the workforce. This […]
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