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...
by Brent Ives | Dec 16, 2013 | on the job
I was training a group of public agency managers the other day and asked them the question, “provided you had the option for a pool of prospective employees, all with baseline qualifying skills, and could choose between one with extraordinary skills and knowledge or...
by Juliana Weiss-Roessler | Dec 16, 2013 | on the job
One of the best benefits that anyone can get out of a job is free international business travel. Yes, you’ll still be working, but there are people out there who never leave their home city, let alone get to zip around the globe and experience foreign cultures....
by June Catalano | Oct 22, 2013 | About the Public Sector
Interview panels for higher-level public positions sometimes ask how you would establish priorities for resource allocation. In order to answer this question, you will need to know more than just the textbook answer. Most organizations have goals that provide...
by Madeline Jacobson | Oct 21, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
“AmeriCorps—what’s that?” “Do you mean the Peace Corps?” “I hear it’s a bad deal because you don’t make any money.” These are just a few of the questions and comments I received from well-intentioned friends and family members when I decided to complete an 11-month...
