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A robust cybersecurity workforce needs more than degree requirements
There are more than 570,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. alone – with open positions increasing by 35% in the last year.
By Dan Wilbricht
Federal internship finder includes agency openings beyond USAJobs
Looking for a federal internship? It just got easier.
Federal agencies barred from asking about criminal history when hiring
The regulations build off a federal law passed in 2019 that works to ensure those with criminal histories aren't immediately shown the door.
Parks Service deploys ‘National Recruitment Team’ to spur hiring
While visitation has skyrocketed at many parks, stagnant budgets have led to a 16% reduction in staffing capacity for the agency over a decade.
Why is public service a members-only club?
Many precocious young people flock to the nation’s capital hoping to be ‘discovered’ by someone with the right connections at the right time.
By Celina Pouchet
Baby’s first clearance: What to expect when expecting secret access
What employers know and what students may not realize is that security clearances equal money.
Limited use of pay incentives holds back hiring at IRS
Pay is often a pain point when it comes to attracting new entrants to federal service, with public sector pay lagging the private sector by almost 25%.
US Capitol Police, reeling from Jan. 6, opens up recruitment ranks
Like many of the armed forces, the Capitol Police is facing severe recruitment challenges.
IT workers at VA get 17% pay boost to narrow gap with private sector
A year in the making, the pay raise, which works out to an average $18,000, aims to help the agency recruit and retain.
Opinions
How federal agencies can address the cyber talent gap
To appeal to a new generation of talent, the federal government must rethink the incentives and resources they offer.
By Gary Barlet