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  • A person climbing a red ladder that ascends into a maze constructed from clouds in a blue sky. The maze has a complex path leading upward, symbolizing career development and an ascent through challenging situations.

    8 Individual Career Development Plan Tips

    Have you ever developed an Individual Development Plan? Do you know what to include, who to talk to, or when to have it on hand?   Last week, GovLoop and Young Government Leaders hosted a NextGen Training Webinar on “Making Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)”. With lessons, tips and thoughts from Terry Hill, the Work/Life and Engagement […]

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  • A close-up of an old-fashioned typewriter typing the word "resume" on a sheet of yellowish paper, reminiscent of classic resume templates. The paper is clamped under the typewriter's platen, with part of the typebars and ribbon visible in the image.

    Steer Clear Of Resume Templates

    Do a simple search in Google for “Resume Templates” and you will soon find that there are literally thousands of templates that you can copy and use. There are even many companies that sell these exact resume templates online. As a resume writing specialist, and someone who has worked alongside multinational companies in relation to […]

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  • A chalk drawing on a blackboard depicts a person with a briefcase standing beside a series of ascending steps, symbolizing promotion. The wooden frame of the blackboard is visible around the edges, emphasizing the journey towards progress.

    The Real Reason You Aren’t Getting a Promotion

    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 […]

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  • A person in a black suit and blue tie is standing against a red background. Their hand is outstretched, touching an interconnected network of circular icons, each containing small human figures, representing social or business connections and the importance of retaining talent.

    The Manager’s Role in Retaining Talent

    Surveys measuring overall employee satisfaction attest to the fact that government workers are more disengaged on the job than their private-sector peers. Turnover can be directed to either the more positively perceived private-sector, or more forward thinking government agencies. The leaders/managers are the driving forces that can determine the outcome one way or the other. […]

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  • Close-up of a red emergency alarm button on a white wall. The alarm, clearly vital for an Emergency Manager, instructs users to break the glass to activate it, including the phrase "SMASH GLASS" in French, German, and Italian. The button has a weathered, slightly rusted appearance.

    Public Service Career Spotlight: Emergency Manager

    Typically when we think about emergency management, we think about the professionals who are on the ground when an emergency happens—such as firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders. However, there are also a number of people who work behind the scenes to help make that response possible. Emergency management specialists are […]

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  • A keyboard engulfed in bright orange flames and thick smoke, with the keys melting from the intense heat. This image of technological destruction conveys a sense of urgent catastrophe.

    Trash Worthy Technology

    I recently attended a conference on waste to energy in southern California.  I was amazed at the amount of municipal employees who could see the writing on the wall with regard to the next generation of technology coming online.  The ability to manage the last 10 to 20% of a waste stream into an energy […]

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  • A man in a business suit balances on a tightrope high above a city skyline on a rainy day, illustrating the precarious nature of government work. He holds an open black umbrella and extends his other arm for balance, with city buildings and a cloudy sky visible in the background.

    The Future of Government Work

    Walk the halls of government today and you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported back in time. You’ll observe hierarchical, siloed organizational structures that date back to the era of black and white television, antiquated IT systems, and service delivery models driven by bureaucracy instead of citizen needs. You’ll also find that legacy thinking still […]

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