Ep 384: GovCon Hiring Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Struggling to hire the right people, especially before a contract award? In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune talks with recruiting expert Al Vega about what it really takes to build a talent pipeline in GovCon. From cleared candidates to proposal recruiting, Al shares why “hypothetical recruiting” is critical to success and how to keep candidates warm with newsletters, transparency, and early engagement. Learn why recruiters are your brand ambassadors, the red flags to watch for in staffing firms, and when it’s time to bring in professional help. If you want to win more and deliver flawlessly, this episode is your roadmap to smarter hiring in government contracting. ----- Frustrated with your government contracting journey? Join our group coaching community here: federal-access.com/gamechangers Grab my #1 bestselling book, "I'm New to Government Contract. Where Should I Start?" Here: https://amzn.to/4hHLPeE Book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/michaellejeune/govconstrategysession