Recruiting NinjasHow I recruited all-stars at DHS

Making Government Awesome

Government Matters Government tackling extremely

difficult problems – terrorism to natural disasters to safety to health care to debt crisis

How Do We Recruit the Best & Brightest When….

1 – Sell the Mission

2 – Don’t Sell Yourself Short

•People want government jobs and internships

•Tons of amazing talent out there – don’t settle

•I’ve heard too many excuses

3 – Engage business units

4 – Use your staff’s networks

5 – Reach out to Career Directors

6 – Use Leadership Programs

7 – Gov’t Scholarship Programs

•Cybercorps, DHS S&F, Boren Forum

8 – Use Special Hiring Authorities

•IT Exchange•Direct Hire•Transfer of government employees•Details•Scholarships with hiring authorities

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Steve ResslerPresident and CEOFounder@GovLoop.com@GovLoop(202) 445 - 0084

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