No, I Can’t Walk Your Dog: How to Overcome the Challenges of Working From Home
How to make working at home work for you.
Career
Mentoring for the Digital Age
I’d encourage all young professionals across all levels of government to leverage the power of video to get their message across and to have leaders at all levels share their insights and advice.
Get to Know Your State and Local Govies
Ever wonder what your fellow state and local govies are doing every day from 9-5? Learn some of the awesome things that our local public servants are doing on a daily basis and get some encouragement on why your public service matters.
What to Do When You’ve Royally Screwed Up at Work (Part 1)
“You’re tackling a typical day in the office, juggling meetings, phone calls, and that hyperactive inbox of yours, when suddenly it hits you – the worst possible feeling to have at work. Your heart drops, your face goes cold, and your adrenaline kicks in. You’ve just realized you’ve made a mistake.” – Ashley Cobert, PublicRead… Read more »
7 Inspiring Govie Gals
No matter what career path you’re going down we all need role models. Fortunately for young women, more and more women are rising in their field, giving us all someone to look up to. Check out these awesome govie gals setting an example for the next generation.
Dear GovLoop: How Do I Tell a Coworker They’re Dressing Inappropriately?
In today’s column, we’re answering this question: How do I tell a coworker that he or she is dressing inappropriately?
How to Advance Your Career in Government Work
Whether you want to secure a promotion, a raise, or just get ahead in the workforce, read on.
7 State and Local Jobs You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
As a govie you probably think you’re pretty knowledgable about the inner workings of government. However, no matter how good you are, it’s likely you haven’t heard of a few jobs on this list. Test your knowledge and learn about some of less publicized but equally important state and local positions.
How to Survive in a Demoralizing Workplace
Here are three types of demoralizing workplaces, and what you can do to survive.
8 Hacks to Improve Your MS Word Game
First 5 is on a mission to find the best Microsoft Office suite tips, and we are beginning with Word. These cool little tricks will save time that you did not even know you were wasting.