This is the 1st of a 5-part series on how to create an honest and all-inclusive resume to become a Firefighter. In order for you to truthfully answer this question you must first be clear as to what a fire service resume is for and what the components of a successful resume are. We will […]
Looking for a new position is challenging as we know it, however, retaining one’s position in the perpetual fluid workplace can be just as tough. Fortunately, there are strategies that you can put into place, starting today, that will offer you increased value to your organization while simultaneously building your marketability for potential new opportunities. […]
A career in the fire service will test you every day and can be incredibly satisfying. Firefighting requires exceptionally difficult and demanding physical work. You will perform strenuous activities and handle all types of emergencies, including life-or-death situations. The job of a firefighter is often times underestimated. A great number of candidates are overwhelmed by […]
The difference between scrambled eggs, an omelet, a quiche and a soufflé are actually very subtle and can be found almost entirely among the people who prepare these dishes. But Why? Recently, I had the rare occasion for some late-evening television. On this particular night, I sat down to a very entertaining cooking show (I can’t […]
I’m currently teaching a course at the University of Washington in Training & Development and facilitated a great conversation about two things that can make a huge difference in your career success. The discussion was focused on the necessity of and process for conducting a thorough Needs Assessment before diving into design & development work of a […]
You’ve been working hard, and your accomplishments are beginning to stack up. Anyone can see that. But despite your impressive performance, you’re finding that you’re not exactly popular among your co-workers. And that promotion you were expecting did not occur. What’s going on? Ask Yourself: Am I Connecting? Or Conflicting? Well, let’s take a look […]
A city clerk is one of the oldest public service positions, dating back to Ancient Greece. In the United States, the office of city clerk was one of the first to be established when early colonists set up local governments. Today, a city clerk is an elected or appointed senior official who is responsible for […]
Leadership in government organizations is changing into something quite different than it was as recently as 10 years ago. The International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014, and our members have been marking the turn of the century by taking a careful look at public sector leadership and the skills […]
I was training a group of public agency managers the other day and asked them the question, “provided you had the option for a pool of prospective employees, all with baseline qualifying skills, and could choose between one with extraordinary skills and knowledge or one with a demonstratable great work attitude, which would you choose?’ […]
One of the best benefits that anyone can get out of a job is free international business travel. Yes, you’ll still be working, but there are people out there who never leave their home city, let alone get to zip around the globe and experience foreign cultures. Government employees who have to travel abroad for […]
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