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...
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...
by Rayanne Thorn | Feb 1, 2013 | Innovations, Social Media
Self-proclaimed guru Dan Schwabel spouted vicious rumors regarding the demise of job boards. I hate to report that Mr. Schwabel was wrong…, but he was wrong. Job Boards are actively used today and each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs and techies launch their vision...
by Tina Kashlak Nicolai | Feb 1, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
2013 and we are nearing February 1st! Futurists have long been calling for individuals to round out their careers by building multiple revenue streams. By 2019, more layoffs will have occurred, more robots will be replacing humans, and more individuals will be footing...
by Amy DeWolf | Feb 1, 2013 | Innovations, Social Media
Finding a job is never easy. Add on the quirks of the government application process and it can become downright overwhelming. Luckily, it’s getting a bit easier as technology transforms the traditional job search. With more accurate search engines, social media, and...