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Hiring insights from 20 years on the other side of the table.
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Should you send a thank you after the interview?
A thank you is fine, but there’s a stronger way to follow up after an interview, one that adds value for the panel.
Capture it now, or lose it by tomorrow
The most useful thing you can do after an interview takes about five minutes, and almost nobody does it.
Don’t wing your interview opener and closer
The opening and closing questions in a panel interview leave a lasting impression. Here’s how to prepare for both.
The other interview question you need to prepare for
How to answer “what would you do if...” questions when there’s no real story to pull from.
The STAR method, but live for behavioral interview questions
How to use STAR live in a panel interview, with a real example of what a strong answer sounds like.
Interview prep isn’t optional
The step most candidates skip before an interview, and why it separates a forgettable candidate from one the panel remembers.
You tailored your résumé. Don’t forget this.
Reviewers often read your profile before your résumé. Here’s how to keep it accurate and tailored to each posting.
Let me show you what a tailored résumé actually looks like
A before-and-after look at what a tailored government résumé actually looks like.
Why the silence after you apply doesn’t mean what you think
Hearing nothing after you apply isn’t always a no. Here’s what a typical local government hiring timeline looks like.
The question that still lights me up
A college student asked what brought me to local government. Here’s my answer, plus how to find the role that fits your skills.