by Deb Wheatman | Aug 24, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing, Trends
Some government job candidates miss a critical part of the hiring process. The step most often skipped is post-application follow-up. There are three reasons to follow-up after you submit your application. The first reason is to ensure the application was received...
by Juliana Weiss-Roessler | Aug 16, 2013 | Career Advice, resumes/cover letters
Applying for a government job can be a brutally competitive experience. Not only will you be subject to a lengthy interview process that can sometimes span three to four different meetings, you’ll also be up against hundreds – if not thousands – of other job...
by Logan Harper | Aug 16, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
Work in local government often requires knowing the right people to better understand how your community functions and how to accomplish the tasks at hand. Knowing and talking to the right people can also help you get the job you want within local government, even...
by Martha Duesterhoft | Jul 14, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing, Trends
You’ve been in search of that next great job for months now and finally an offer comes through! Are you feeling excited…or more anxious? For many, particularly women, we take the offer that’s presented at face value and NEVER even consider negotiating! I know – I’ve...
by Philip Ewell | Jul 14, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
Many falsely assume that preparation for a successful interview is simple, fast and straightforward. In reality, it is not. Such assumptions serve as the fatal flaw that causes so many candidates to perform poorly. They preclude even the best candidates from being...
