USAJobs.gov is the federal government’s official job board where all federal government employment opportunities are posted. For the past four or so years, this site has been the go-to for jobseekers looking to become feds. However, the user experience has been pretty lacking. Many jobseekers become frustrated with the user interface and then even moreRead… Read more »
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OPM: Veterans’ Recruitment and Employment Strategic Plan
The Office of Personnel Management released the first strategic plan last month to increase the hiring of Veterans in the Federal Government. Below is a summary of the main points outlined in the strategic plan. First, some Veteran hiring facts: – Federal Government is the Nation’s leading employer of Veterans. – Veterans make up moreRead… Read more »
Operation JumpStart VI- A Great Evening even with the Snow!
In its sixth year, “Operation Jump Start VI” event to help the soldiers of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom transition to civilian careers and brings together defense industry executives to supports soldiers and families at Walter Reed Medial Center. The annual event held at the Army Navy Club gathers support for the firstRead… Read more »
How-To: Do Research on Government 2.0 Using Social Media
[Note: This was originally posted to my blog 7/10/09] Just to be clear, this is not an abstract example. While I employ this methodology for a number of communities and topics, the one I will use as an illustration here is what is generally referred to as “Government 2.0”. Also, you may notice that thisRead… Read more »
Gov’t Privacy News Summary – Jan 23 -31
My friend Fred puts together this awesome privacy news highlights and said I could cross-post… So here we go: Privacy News Highlights 23–31 January 2010 Contents: US – NH House Passes Bill Banning Fingerprint IDs. 3 CA – B.C. Names Acting Privacy Commissioner 3 CA – Privacy Commissioner Launches New Facebook Probe. 3 CA –Read… Read more »
Message from an Australian in Haiti
Below is the text of a post from Kerry Baker on OZloop. The original post was about communication after the earthquake. Puts life in perspective on the one hand, highlights that the technology we have available to us is about people. Should keep it that way to. “This is a copy in full of anRead… Read more »
How-To: Submit a Proposal and Get Accepted at a Big Conference
Over the last week, I’ve spent several hour reviewing proposals for 3 conferences. As such, I think I have a few tips on how to get your proposal accepted: 1 – Have a gov’t person speak. Honestly, if it is just you and your a vendor, I’m scared it is a product pitch for yourRead… Read more »
Business.gov Makes Public Data More Accessible Through Web Services
You may have heard the terms web service, API, mashup, and dataset. There has been a lot of talk about these because of the recent Open Government Directive (OGD) that the Office of Management and Budget released in December. The directive was in response to President Obama’s call for transparency and open government when heRead… Read more »
Even Socialists Have Their Limits
As many of you know, I am true to my belief that “the good of the many outweighs the good of the few” (thanks, Vulcans). I really do believe this, and I fight to uphold that principle as much as possible. But something really struck a nerve tonight. It was nothing new. It wasn’t evenRead… Read more »
Apple iPad In My Eye?
My wife just asked if I was going to get one of those tablet things that Apple came out with today. She said so in that “you know if you say yes, you’ll never hear the end of it—and if you say no, I’ll simply spare your life” sort of voice. My answer though wasRead… Read more »