Source attribution
Articles should identify the dataset, date window, and whether a claim is based on active listings, historical closed announcements, or a narrower article preview.
Editorial standards
How Federal Hiring Data handles research and corrections.
These standards guide source attribution, data verification, corrections, and cautious interpretation of federal hiring data.
Data verification
Counts are checked against normalized internal datasets before publication. When the archive is still importing, articles should say that results may change.
Corrections
Material errors should be corrected promptly, with the correction noted when it changes the substance of an article.
Analysis versus opinion
Federal Hiring Data articles should distinguish observed data patterns from interpretation. Unsupported claims about hiring motives, policy, or future demand should be avoided.