8:30

Keynote Address: OPM Efforts to Streamline the Recruitment Process in Government

9:30

Results of Government-wide Report on Strategic Recruitment in Government

STEP ONE: Using Workforce Analyses to Identify Recruitment Needs

10:30

Case Study: Developing a Workforce Planning Guide at the EPA

11:45

Luncheon: GAO Update on Human Capital Planning

1:00

STEP TWO: Setting Recruitment Goals and Targets in the Agency Human Capital Plan

2:00

Creating Targets for Recruiting Difficult Skill Sets

STEP THREE: Identifying Profiles of the “Perfect Hire”

3:15

Using Applicant Assessments to Identify and Select Qualified Candidates

4:30

Adjourn

STEP FOUR: Utilize Recruiting Flexibilities

8:30

Taking Advantage of Civil Service Reform Flexibilities: Discovering Creative Ways to Recruit

9:30

Creating a People-Friendly Work Environment

STEP FIVE: Devise Strategies and Tactics for Targeting Key Groups

10:45

Session A) Recruiting for Diversity
Session B) Military Recruitment

11:45

Luncheon: Effective Online Recruitment for the Public Sector

1:00

Session A) Recruiting for Science and Research
Session B) Recruiting College Graduates and Young Professionals

2:00

Session A) Recruiting Information Technology Staff
Session B) Recruiting Disabled Persons

STEP SIX: Track Success with Performance Measures

3:15

Measuring Recruitment Success

4:15

Adjourn

8:30

Application Workshop: Developing and Implementing Human Capital Plans

1:00

Application Workshop: Writing Effective Vacancy Announcements that RECRUIT!