NOTE: I originally wrote this post exactly two years ago to the day. It has become even more poignant as we watched President Obama give two emotional speeches over the past three days in the wake of events in Newtown. It was this speech on Friday, however, that really moved many Americans and expressed ourRead… Read more »
Which GovLoop members wrote blog posts or started discussions that generated the biggest buzz in 2012? Based on a review of the overall content that recieved the most views on GovLoop in the past year, the following individuals stood out as the top contributors to the community’s vibrancy and value to fellow members: 12. ChrisRead… Read more »
Are you looking for a free way to connect with citizens or colleagues live by web-based video? If so, I would encourage you to consider Google+ Hangout On Air.* A couple weeks ago, GovLoop hosted a Google+ Hangout On Air entitled “Resume Tips for Prospective PMFs.” When we were looking for a platform to hostRead… Read more »
Earlier this week, GovLoop hosted a Google+ Hangout designed to help applicants to the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program in preparing their resumes. You can view the video recording and slides at this link: Resume Tips for Prospective PMFs Hangout participants asked over 25 questions and the PMF Program Office (PMFPO) took the time toRead… Read more »
If you indulge in Yahoo! Fantasy Football like me, this past weekend was particularly frustrating. For those who don’t engage in this pastime, the long and short is that their system went down, leaving me and thousands of other fans without access to our team’s information. It was almost unforgivable…but then I received the followingRead… Read more »
We just finished hosting a Google+ On-Air Hangout designed to help prospective Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs) to navigate the application and assessment process – and, more specifically, to submit a resume that accurately reflects unique and valuable experience. I wanted to be sure and share the recording and slide deck for those who missed itRead… Read more »
OPM released a great new video for Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) applicants – including a nice white board explanation at the beginning. You might also be interested in my unofficial suggestions on successfully completing the application and assessment.
In a previous post, I summarized the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Class of 2013 PMF Assessment Prep Guide, excerpting key segments of their advice and embedding the document for your convenience. They’ve really put together an excellent resource there and I’m impressed overall with the work of the new group that’s leading the charge.Read… Read more »
“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” – Benjamin Franklin Major change is coming to capitol offices and agency corridors on November 6 – and that will be true regardless of the political candidates who turn out to be the election night winners. So the real question for career government professionals is this: How do youRead… Read more »
***2015-2016 applicants – we have an updated 2015-2016 guide you can download for free here** As November 5 approaches (yes, there is something else happening other than the election that week), the opportunity for prospective Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs) to apply for one of government’s most prestigious programs looms large on the horizon. Knowing thatRead… Read more »