Want to Get Hired? Craft a Killer Cover Letter — Here’s How
Frustrated by trying to write the perfect cover letter? Don’t stress — our tips have you covered.
Career
7 Easy Ways to Build Your Personal Brand
You’ve got a good job. You’ve done well in your work and have several impressive accomplishments to add to your resume. You’ve created a killer CV and you’ll get glowing references if you need them. But in today’s competitive job market, is that enough to get you those plum jobs that can take you toRead… Read more »
Ten Steps to Starting a New Management Assignment
One of the more intimidating but significant times in the life of a manager is the start of a new organizational assignment. It’s an opportunity to take advantage of your strengths and work on any weaknesses. And, as with any project, the way you begin is extremely important. Performing a situational assessment is an importantRead… Read more »
Procurement Summit – How to Empower the CIO
Twenty years ago the government created the role of the Chief Information Officer. But now, two decades later, there’s still a real disconnected between procurement and IT. Procurement systems simply cannot keep up with the pace of the technology. Need proof? Just look at the rollout of healthcare.gov. Many experts say the wrong contractors andRead… Read more »
Are You a New Hire? Some Great Tips to Start Your Job Off Right
It’s almost the end of the school year — which means it’s time for graduation. And that means there will be a new flood of graduates entering the workplace. The transition from college to government — or any workplace — can be tough. GovLoop wants to make it as smooth as possible for you. SoRead… Read more »
Civil Service 2.0 – Reforms 60 Years in the Making
70 percent of federal employees do not believe promotions in their work unit are based on merit, and only 43 percent of employees surveyed feel as though they are recognized for doing a good job. Those dire numbers are highlights from the latest Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. And worst of all? Only 26 percent ofRead… Read more »
How to Beat Workplace Burnout – And Come Back Swinging
Is this you? Are you suffering from work burnout? Follow our tips to get rested and back in the game. The most obvious symptom? I was letting my house plants die. Crackling dry leaves and drooping stems greeted me every time I came home from work, and all I could think was “Who cares, anyway?”Read… Read more »
Dressing for Success in Cyberspace: Give Yourself a Digital Make-Over
I continue to be amazed by the number of anemic profiles there are on LinkedIn, how easy it is to access Facebook activity that’s not intended for the public, how many people have no filter and/or no sense of time and place when they post on Twitter, and how uncivil people can be when commentingRead… Read more »
Eight Inspirational Quotes to Motivate Your Week
Mondays are hard. We all know that. Gearing up at the start of the week isn’t as easy as just having an extra cup of coffee. Sometimes, we need a little something extra to really get back in the workweek groove. Luckily, I have just the recommendation. Almost six years ago (!) we started aRead… Read more »
5 Reasons to Attend Our Cybersecurity Event
Target. LivingSocial. The Federal Reserve. In today’s environment, every organization is at risk of having its data and infrastructure compromised. For security professionals today, being secure isn’t just about thwarting attacks – it’s also being prepared to react once you fall victim to a cyberattack. That’s why we’re hosting an upcoming in-person event on cybersecurityRead… Read more »