by Kelly Gurnett | Jan 20, 2014 | networking/interviewing
Contrary to popular belief, being over-booked and over-stressed is not a sign of success. If your email inbox is always overflowing, your to-do list never ends, and you often find yourself without time to eat lunch, you may be a Very Important Person with lots of very...
by Megan Price | Jan 19, 2014 | networking/interviewing
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)”....
by Martha Duesterhoft | Jan 19, 2014 | on the job
I’m currently teaching a course at the University of Washington in Training & Development and facilitated a great conversation about two things that can make a huge difference in your career success. The discussion was focused on the necessity of and process for...
by Michelle Agner | Jan 19, 2014 | on the job
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....
by Chasity Cooper | Jan 18, 2014 | job descriptions/glossary
Political communications is a challenging field that demands a unique set of skills. On one hand, the work allows you to focus on a cause or candidate you believe in, but politics also requires a thick skin and a quick wit. To succeed, it’s important to be a strong...