Federal job seekers and contractors know the struggle: long clearance delays, hiring freezes, and waiting months after a “verbal offer” with no movement in sight.

In this episode of The FM Talent Blueprint, FM Talent CEO Dawn Hendricks tackles one of the biggest challenges facing professionals in the federal job market today. With her signature warm, practical style, Dawn breaks down:

• 🔎 Why security clearances are taking longer than ever
• ⏸️ How agency hiring freezes are reshaping opportunities in 2025
• 🛠️ What job seekers can actually do during the wait to stay ready
• 🤝 What agencies and hiring managers must do to avoid losing top talent

If you’ve ever felt stuck in limbo—or frustrated by the pace of federal hiring—this episode gives you the strategies, perspective, and encouragement to keep moving forward.

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