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...
by Abby Kohut | Jun 1, 2013 | Innovations, Social Media, Trends
I still remember the day that my sister-in-law taught me how to use the Internet. I learned about Google and Yahoo and how easy it was to find people, places and things. As recruiters, we used to have to dial hundreds of phone numbers to find candidates to fill jobs,...
by Hal Eastman | May 29, 2013 | Career Advice, networking/interviewing
Finding a job you love and pursuing it for a personally fulfilling and financially rewarding career is a huge challenge in today’s highly competitive world. However, it is still possible if you follow some basic principles. Here are a few of the most important ones...