This is big news in federal HR community – check it out – http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/ Regulations will be announced in Federal Register tomorrow. More analysis forthcoming. Forum discussion – What do you think of OPM Pathways Programs? OPM Issues Proposed Regulations to Help Recruit and Train Students and Recent Graduates Proposed Pathways Programs Will Help BuildRead… Read more »
Knowing what you can’t, and can, take with you to your next job is incredibly important, especially when it comes to the military. Whether you realize it or not (I know it’s hard to stay awake through all of those preseparation counseling sessions) there may be restrictions concerning where you can work post military andRead… Read more »
OPPO IN THE MAINSTREAM. Politico. “Opposition research, long vilified and romanticized as a kind of political dark art, has stepped out of the closet for the 2012 presidential campaign, in which current and former opposition researchers are taking prominent roles, the self-described ‘high road’ candidate has an extensive research operation and the climate couldn’t beRead… Read more »
The saying ‘no news is good news’ could not be further from the truth when it comes to job interviews. There’s often a long nerve-racking period of ‘no news’ while you wait for any news (and hope for good news) after an interview. Here are some quick ‘dos’ and one really important ‘don’t’ for survivingRead… Read more »
Now you can attend LexisNexis CLE Classes from the comfort of your desk! These CLE classes are included in your agency’s LexisNexis subscription. They will be offered online using WebEx Conference Services. Register today at www.lexisnexis.com/govelearn. Your research possibilities are virtually unlimited with the LexisNexis Government e-Learning Series. CLE Webinar Schedule for August 2011 ImproveRead… Read more »
Comments and opinions are appreciated. Here’s the situation: I report to the head of a department at a government agency. When my boss is out of the office, I am in charge. The department has an attendance problem. When my boss is gone, it gets even worse. I have brought this to the attention ofRead… Read more »
Patra Frame encourages you to be more formal and organized with your career plan by putting pen to paper. Or fingertips to keys if you prefer. “People who have a written plan for their careers tend to be considerably more successful,” says Patra. Write your goals down. Then create an action plan for implementing thoseRead… Read more »
Second round interviews are sometimes more in-depth than the first round. In many cases, the first round or screening interview is with HR, and has some general questions (tell me about yourself, what are your strengths and weaknesses etc.). The second round is usually with the hiring manager and/or the team you’ll be working with.Read… Read more »
As a writer and communicator, this has been an unprecedented week. First, I took the plunge and wrote about my dad’s recent death while also reflecting on his immigrant family “fight to life” struggles and the ebbs and flows, the highs and lows of a father-son relationship. (For the essay, email [email protected] or Click here:Read… Read more »
Just read this great interview by Deloitte Review with US CTO Aneesh Chopra. Awesome insights into the importance of innovation! Below are a few of the key points from the interview. I hope you enjoy and learn as much as I did. Ecosystems for Innovation: An interview with U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra Historically, larger companies,Read… Read more »