Michaela Holmberg

Wow, thanks to both of you. I’m inquiring for a friend. I knew about the “burying” tactic but was hoping there was another option. I’ll let them know to get started blogging on GovLoop!

SNL makes fun of everyone, that’s what they do. Yes this skit is making fun of government employees but other skits make fun of celebrities, other skits make fun of bank CFO’s, etc. We can’t take it personally if they choose to make one skit about Gov’t employees.
On the bright side, I do think this stereo type is disappearing. I live in…[Read more]

Two best pieces of advice given to me by my boss were:

Never be afraid to take a calculated risk, as long as it’s calculated. You will eventually fail but it’s the only way you’ll grow.

Always, ALWAYS own up to your mistakes and when appropriate make a formal apology. It will gain you respect, trust and forgiveness.

This is really a two part question that requires a two part answer. The first is getting hired. As a current MPA student but also a recruiter for State Government, it is all about who and what you know. If you see a job you’re interested in, research it as if it were a school assignment. Figure out who the hiring authority and/or recruiter is.…[Read more]

The term Espanol is not really correct. It dates back to when Franco was a dictator over Spain. Many of the autonomies including Pais Vasco (where the terrorist group ETA originates from and for this reason), Cataluna, etc have their own languages. Castellano is the actual language that is referred to in Spanish. Franco wanted to nationalize all…[Read more]