From Peer to Manager: 4 Steps to Navigate the Transition
One of the more difficult transitions in professional life is being promoted to manage a group in which only yesterday you were a fellow team member.
Making a Difference in Government and You Get to Stay in Your PJs
Do you ever find yourself laying in bed or sitting in front of the TV thinking, “If I could only get a chance, I’d make a difference”? Well, believe it or not, you can! In fact, you can stay in your PJs, in the comfort of your dorm room, and make a difference in theRead… Read more »
5 Reasons You Need Online Public Engagement on the Budget
With technology now providing online tools that show government expenditures in real time and make public budgets educational and interactive, citizens are coming to expect much more than a public meeting and a giant budget PDF posted to the website when it comes to budgeting visibility.
Skills to Pay the Bills
This week’s post shares three essential skills for all govies
Why IT Operations Management is Important to the Public Sector
How can IT operations management help government workers more efficiently deliver services and prioritize issues?
Safeguarding against Shadow IT
This interview is an excerpt from our recent guide, The Future of Cybersecurity, which examines 15 trends transforming the way government safeguards information and technology. Increasingly, consumers want to bring their own technology solutions and devices into the workplace. However, “shadow IT” – unauthorized devices used within the workplace without the knowledge of the ITRead… Read more »
4 Winning Civic Tech Ideas from the Code for America Technology Awards
The most influential and effective products and services powering 21st century governments.
How to Be a Leader in the Digital Transformation Era
Many of you may have noticed a shift in both your day-to-day lives, as well as your work environments. What used to be done with a paper and pen is now being done by electronic devices. Some of us may struggle with this new transition, but there are also people out there who have theRead… Read more »
Post-Interview Thank-You Letters that Nail the Job
Most applicants don’t bother to write thank-you letters. Therefore, your letter will help you stand out from the thankless masses.
Want the Job? Ask for It!
Simply asking for the job isn’t enough to land a position but, backed by your skills and qualifications, confidence and enthusiasm can go a long way.