by Andrew Conlon | Aug 24, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
Many people get stuck in jobs that they don’t like, yet they do nothing about it. They complain, moan and make excuses for their current situations, but they refuse to be proactive and make a change. Maybe you enrolled into law school because of pressure from your...
by Bob Stowe | Aug 24, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
I have served local governments for over 27 years and I can truly say the experience and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many is a rewarding experience and one I would not trade. My passion, which I began to realize many years ago, was in creating...
by Joseph Huffman | Jul 14, 2013 | About the Public Sector, eligibility/hiring issues, Trends
As a person who has dedicated most of his professional life to city management, I would like to offer a perspective to managers who are nearing retirement. After having served eight years with the state of North Carolina, I transitioned to local government in 1989. ...
by Chris Ponder II | Jul 14, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
When you saw the title paranormal work, what were you thinking? Ghosts at work? Actually, it has nothing to do with ghosts, but rather conquering fear and taking risks in your career. It is amazing that we as humans put ourselves in situations to be scared, such as...
by Karalyn Brown | Jun 1, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
One of the things I find astounding is how little research job seekers do on potential jobs. The reason I find this astounding is that asking clever questions when you are researching roles has three main advantages. You can decide whether you should apply for the...