Candidates: Are you interviewing and need support?
Candidates: Are you interviewing and need support?
Federal hiring is at a turning point. With an average time-to-hire of 101 days—nearly three times longer than the private sector—it’s clear that the current system isn’t keeping pace with today’s talent or technology. Traditional practices, outdated requirements, and an overreliance on degrees have created roadblocks that prevent agencies from connecting with highly qualified candidates.
While there has been a lot of talk around needed change, recent directives are putting that conversation into action by mandating a more modern approach.
Together, these initiatives signal a bold step forward: faster hiring, fairer evaluations, and smarter use of data and technology.
Of course, transformation doesn’t happen overnight. The question now is how federal teams can modernize their approach without losing momentum or increasing complexity.
Break down what these mandates mean and learn how Hirevue’s platform is uniquely equipped to help agencies meet them with confidence.
Federal agencies are now expected to:
So, how can hiring teams rise to the challenge? Let’s explore how Hirevue’s end-to-end hiring platform meets these evolving expectations head-on.
Hirevue offers a complete library of tailored assessments for every federal role—from game-based assessments and interviews to coding challenges and Language Proficiency Tests. This allows candidates to demonstrate how they’d apply their skills to succeed on the job. And it gives hiring teams (yes, even non-technical teams) the ability to qualify talent based on their skills.
The federal mandates have set a new benchmark: reduce time-to-hire to under 80 days. Hirevue helps agencies get there faster with an AI-powered platform that removes the usual roadblocks. From structured interview guides developed by I-O psychologists to self-scheduling tools and flexible video interviews, every feature is designed to streamline hiring and give recruiters back valuable time.
Hirevue improves candidate communication and transparency by using an AI-driven talent agent that guides applicants to suitable roles and keeps them informed with automated emails, texts, clear instructions, and optional status updates—ensuring they always know what to expect and where they stand.
Hirevue integrates modern tech through a mobile-friendly, cloud-based platform—offering a seamless digital experience that keeps candidates engaged at all times. And with real-time analytics, hiring teams can confidently make faster, data-driven decisions.
With Hirevue, leaders can stay engaged throughout hiring by co-developing interview guides, participating in structured panels, and scoring recorded interviews.
Hirevue supports merit-based hiring by using skills-based assessments and standardized interview guides that objectively evaluate candidates’ abilities. This ensures a fair, consistent, and compliant process from start to finish.
Its distinct structure, regulatory requirements, and mission-driven priorities are what make federal hiring unique. While these elements are essential, they’ve also contributed to the complexity and inefficiencies of government hiring.
Hirevue understands these challenges and delivers a platform specifically designed to help hiring teams modernize their hiring approach. Here’s how Hirevue is purpose-built for federal agencies:
For a complete look at how Hirevue’s comprehensive talent solution addresses the new federal hiring mandates, request a demo here.