Recruiters are in a unique position, in that what we do is neither purely art nor purely science. It isn’t always about the ‘best’ resume, the pedigree school, or the numerous accolades. Occasionally different attributes cloud the clear-cut decision based on skills, especially if that is critical in the position. Sometimes it’s really all about […]
“What’s the one thing I need to do to stand out among so many applicants?” That is the question – after speaking engagements, webinars and Twitter chats – that I get most often from young careerists. Beyond the first-handshake meeting, I rarely know the passions, major, career goals of the person asking the question, so […]
For many of us, public speaking is something we dread (think of the little boy with glossophobia in the Google commercial). Statistics estimate that 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. But public speaking is a fact of life and an important skill to master. In government, it is often the way […]
If you’re an international relations (IR) student looking for ways to jumpstart your career, ask yourself how much real-world experience you have. Many IR-related positions, including Federal Service Officers, press secretaries, and social research officers, require candidates to have prior experience in a similar field. Internships allow you to gain experience and skills outside the […]
A career in the U.S. Department of State requires a series of mandatory specialized skills, and therefore the selection process is hyper competitive. Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens apply for a handful of positions. In addition to the standard application process for State Department positions, you may also be tasked with completing a written […]
The field of public health focuses on improving the health of communities through education, research and advocacy. Public health professionals work to prevent epidemics and the spread of diseases, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors and respond to health emergencies. They are also concerned with ensuring equal access to quality health care for all […]
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the U.S. The number of healthcare jobs is expected to grow faster than in any other field – by approximately 26 percent by the year 2020. Many of the estimated 5.6 million new jobs will be in the government sector. The Federal Government already […]
We’ve all read about the huge impact social media is having across a range of business functions. Recruiting has certainly been transformed. But what are the implications for you as a candidate? What do you need to be doing differently in the current jobs market, compared with what you might have focused on several years […]
Throughout the course of my law enforcement career, I found myself—like many others—working to serve and in turn, to have the opportunity to advance in my profession. As I sought those special assignments, lead roles on projects and ultimately promotions, I learned that my development was truly only a part of what should be my objective […]
I once heard it said that “the world is a dirty diaper, let someone else change it”, and of course I chuckled because change can, in some ways, have the same effect on people trapped in a room with a dirty diaper. They make the face, followed by squirming in their seats, and ultimately they […]
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