Journalism as a Career Transition
I still don’t have all the answers in regard to my career transition, but I am getting close, and the experience of writing and reporting is a magnificent and productive strategy of learning by doing.
Communications
Meet Our Latest Round of Featured Contributors!
Read on to meet these contributors for GovLoop who will be posting once a week for the next three months!
Answer These Simple Questions and Feel Prepared for Anything
Being and feeling prepared helps us feel in control and more effective. You increase your impact when you’ve thought about what you want to say and have ready answers to these four simple yet crucial questions.
What Is Evergreen Content and Why You Should Be Creating It
Evergreen content isn’t just reserved for knitting tutorials or tips on getting new clients; it can be very applicable to government communications as well. Whether it’s a how-to on sorting recycling or a listicle of the top five places for bird watching, it will drive traffic to your website and gain attention on social media.
What Is CBRS and How Does It Work?
Imagine getting through the workday without a wireless connection. You probably can’t. That’s because for most of us, wireless access has shifted from optional to essential.
The Power of Practice: A Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Journey
What tactics have you incorporated to improve your public speaking or presentation skills? Here are a few I learned.
6 Free Platforms and Apps Essential for Solo Communicators
Combined with limited to non-existent budgets, government communicators must get creative to share their agency’s message. Thankfully, there are several useful and free platforms and apps to help communicators execute their varied roles with ease.
Apply to Be a GovLoop Featured Contributor!
If you haven’t gotten to all of your professional plans for 2020 yet, you may be feeling the pressure. But GovLoop has an opportunity for you.
7 Ways Government Agencies Can Identify Newsworthy Stories
For government agencies wanting to take a proactive stance and be more strategic with their public image, the key is to identify newsworthy stories within the organization.
6 Things to Consider Before Sharing a Meme
Memes are a popular way to communicate and can be very effective. However, there are a couple of concerns that government has about them.
