9 Reasons Your Resume Was Ignored
Don’t let these nine red flags bin your resume before it even gets read.
Career
Your Next Accomplishment Might Start With a Strikeout
Throughout high school, I played baseball for the Liverpool Warriors. Wearing number 9, I was part of a tight knit group. Many of us had been playing baseball together since little league, so we were all close friends that had essentially grown up together. I’ve got a lot of great memories from my time playingRead… Read more »
From van Gogh to Creative Government
We take creativity very seriously in the Scottish Government.
16 Books GovLoop Wants to Read
New year, new you, new list of dozens of books that you are dying to read. Here at the GovLoop offices, we’re no different.
Confessions of a Government Employee: Why I Became a Civil Servant
I can’t help but wonder, “How did I get here?”
Orientation: The Start of a New Quest
Every job is as unique as the next and there are many things to take into consideration when you start a new position. Whether you’re moving up in the ranks or coming in cold there are things you are going to need to know before you can really feel like you’ve hit your stride. It’sRead… Read more »
7 1/2 Steps to Win the War on Marathon Meetings
I just left a meeting and the entire time I wished a meteor would strike the room we were in. How often has that feeling or something similar occurred to you? It seems to be fairly common in my 30 years as a government employee to have felt that way. I think there are meetingsRead… Read more »
Why Invest?
If you’re not seeing a return on investment, check your investment strategy. Most people want to increase their net worth but forget they have to invest.
A Performance Based Interview, Oh My!
Once you have completed the interview, please do not leave the room without turning the tables on the interviewers!
Don’t Make These Online Job Application Mistakes
Applying for a job online makes the process seem easier, but it also creates plenty of chances for missteps that take you out of the running, even though you might be a great pick for the position. My colleague, Human Resources Manager Jenifer Phillips, has some insights into what she’s looking for in those online applications,Read… Read more »