#federal-hiring

#federal-hiring

The "rule of many" in federal hiring was first enacted as part of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and looks to meld the positive aspects of two other federal hiring formats: the "rule of three" and category rating. Under the "rule of three" selection process, hiring managers would receive a list of the three most qualified candidates for a job opening. But with the growing complexity of federal jobs-and federal resumes-hiring managers frequently passed on all three candidates in favor of posting a new hiring solicitation.