by Jonathan Sweet | Feb 1, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
As public servants we are all fully cognizant of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (promulgated from the Political Reform Act of 1974) and the prescribed requirements for disclosing our financial interests and avoiding such conflicts. Most all...
by Patrick Ibarra | Feb 1, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview
As governments begin to hire again it is imperative for those seeking employment to be better positioned as a powerful professional brand. Everything about you should demonstrate that as a candidate for employment you are THE protagonist for high performance and...
by Tina Kashlak Nicolai | Feb 1, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
Job got you down? Feeling in a rut? Don’t despair. There are things you can do to catapult yourself into a new situation, new job, and even more money. You can shift your attitude starting right now by following these simple tips. #1 Environment overhaul. Rearrange...
by Lori Sassoon | Feb 1, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
Anne-Marie Slaughter’s stunning article in Atlantic magazine, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All”, has started a new national discussion on the issues of work-life balance and gender differences. It would be impossible to sum up the perspectives of her complex and...
by Devora Zack | Feb 1, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
2013 is the year of the networker. Stop groaning. I know what’s best. Once we get that general premise down, we’re good to go. What’s that, you say? You don’t like networking? While I’m sure you’re a marvelously unique individual, you are hardly alone in that...