In 30 seconds
Michael discusses technical recruits, a proposed graduate service pathway and his recruiting approach.
- 1RecruitingMichael seeks technical staff.
- 2ServiceHe describes a proposed two-year pathway.
- 3Personal outreachHe contacts potential candidates directly.
Takeaways
- He values technical builders.
- He describes a proposed two-year service pathway.
- He recruits through personal outreach.
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Technical recruits
US defense official Emil Michael describes efforts to recruit technically skilled people for government service.
US defense official Emil Michael describes efforts to recruit technically skilled people for government service.
Michael discusses staff brought into government through DOGE and says some were later deployed to other technical projects. This is his account of the program.
He says he values a builder mentality and argues that technically skilled recruits can attract more colleagues.
A service pathway
Michael describes a proposed two-year service pathway for recent graduates, presenting technical work as another form of public service.
Michael describes a proposed two-year service pathway for recent graduates, presenting technical work as another form of public service.
He also describes personally contacting people between jobs and asking colleagues for potential candidates.
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