by Deb Wheatman | Jul 14, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job, Trends
You found a posting for THE perfect job. After painstakingly completing your online resume and creating the most eloquent KSA responses ever, you wait. Why apply for anything else? Why even look; No other job will be as good as this one. The problem is that job...
by Mardee Handler | May 31, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
Location, location, location ….” may have its roots in the real estate world, but location can be a pivotal factor in your search for the perfect job as well. Let’s face it: if you are not a fan of snow, then taking a job in St. Paul is probably not a good idea –...
by Tina Kashlak Nicolai | May 31, 2013 | Career Advice, personality assessment
“Birds of a feather, flock together” as the saying goes is also very well and alive in today’s workplace. If you are considering a change in your job, career, or company, be sure to shop around carefully to determine if the organizations culture is a good fit for...
by Mark F. Weinberg | Feb 2, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
For many the job interview may be the most unnerving aspect of acquiring a job. It represents a more intimate exchange than a resume review and is far more subjective than the average civil service exam. Whether little more than a “meet and greet” or a rigorous...
by Mark F. Weinberg | Feb 2, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview
Decreasing revenue streams and budget shortfalls have led to hiring freezes, unpaid furloughs, and in many cases, layoffs of state and local government employees across the country. And while the private sector is feeling its own brand of pain, the recession has...