Amid the response to COVID-19, federal agencies are moving quickly to fill the jobs needed to address new and emerging challenges. As hiring managers and HR staff work together to find the best candidates for these roles, they should consider the recruiting and hiring tools and flexibilities available to them and customize an approach that is well aligned with the overall goals for the role. In Spring 2020, the Partnership hosted two recruiting and hiring sessions to support agencies as they sought to rapidly fill mission critical roles. This guide captures strategies and insights shared by experts at those sessions—many of which are relevant to hiring amid the pandemic and in normal operations.