DC staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team
Making a career pivot takes courage, especially when your experience lies in a completely different industry. For Gary Martin, a former radio copywriter, the idea of transitioning into a contractor role supporting a federal agency seemed daunting at first. However, finding the right opportunity isn’t always about starting from scratch. For Gary—and many other Contact […]
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When you’re working to create positive change in the world, every minute counts. That’s what Andrea Leonard, Senior Director, HR and Operations, at Metropolitan Group, knows all too well. As a creative marketing agency and B Corp working with foundations, federal government agencies, and nonprofits, Metropolitan Group needed a staffing partner who could understand their […]
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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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