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.
Looking into my cup of tainted coffee
I noticed that some leaders want to blame others for what they are not doing on the job. The problem is leadership lacks corporate social responsibility (CSR). Who would have thought that leaders do not want to look at the problems within an organization and explore ways to fix those issues. The problem is someRead… Read more »
Announcing the New Brigade Website
The Code for America Communities team is excited to debut the new website for the Brigade Program! Check it out here. The new site reflects the input of Brigade Captains and members around the globe. Andrew Hyder, our developer evangelist, built the new site with a mind towards getting people to quickly apply their skillsRead… Read more »
Making the Millennial Connection: Three Must-Dos for VSOs
As the Department of Defense scales back the number of active duty forces to the smallest sized military since World War II, thousands of military personnel will transition to veteran status. Each service handles the civilian transition differently and every service member’s experience is unique. One thing remains consistent across services: these men and womenRead… Read more »
Learning from the NH Listens Initiative
Our partners at CommunityMatters recently shared a wonderful blog piece about the continuing success of a dialogue initiative in New Hampshire called NH Listens. NH Listens is an NCDD organizational member, and the author of the post, John Backman, is an NCDD Board member. We hope you’ll take a moment to read about this innovativeRead… Read more »
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 »
SPACE LAB: We need to create time to experiment to survive
There’s been a real drive for evidence based campaigns in the public sector just recently. Government communicators have been asked not to do anything unless it’s based on data. The argument goes that this cuts out the vanity campaign or the SOS – the Sending Out Stuff – that sees press releases and other thingsRead… Read more »
Raise your paws if you like open data
Meet @CutiesInDenver, a Twitter bot that periodically shares cute photos of adoptable animals from Denver’s shelter. Sure, the bot features loads of pictures of cute adoptable dogs, but it’s also an example for how Denver can use open data to make the city a better place to live. When our Code for America Fellowship teamRead… Read more »
7 Lessons Learned from the PMI-ACP® Exam
Everyone has their own method for studying for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam. You might carry the PMI-ACP® Examination Content Outline or some Project Management Institute (PMI)® recommended study material around with you. You might join your local PMI® Chapter to study with others who also have the goal of passing the PMI-ACP®Read… 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 »