Getting Into Civic Tech
Civic tech needs all of us, working together, for the greater good. However, it’s not always easy finding that special role. Here are some tips.
Civic tech needs all of us, working together, for the greater good. However, it’s not always easy finding that special role. Here are some tips.
Just as you’ve perfected your remote office setup, your employer starts talking about bringing everyone back to the office. Let’s walk through your options.
The difference between a good versus a great job lies in your ability to fit within the organization.
Millennials can add a new perspective to the federal workforce, so it is important for agencies to incorporate millennials in government. See which agencies have been the best at recruiting and employing millennial talent.
The rapid pace of business, coupled with the changing workforce and modern technology have created a new imperative for recruitment. Traditional recruitment methods, such as websites and online applications, are no longer sufficient. Government agencies have to adapt to new recruitment methods to keep pace with these changes and build their future workforce.
The glass ceiling remains impenetrable for the majority of women in the Federal service. The SES continues to be dominated by men.
It excites me that there are some activities happening to open the doors for more fellow women veterans to enter the Federal workforce however it should not stop there. Let us approach this in a way to keep the doors open to move up the career ladder.
I stumbled into the federal government by accident. When I quit swimming after my sophomore year of college, I waited tables to help pay tuition. As my senior year progressed, I realized I needed to gain some accounting experience. A local tax preparer called and asked my roommate if she was interested in a job.Read… Read more »
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) has always been a cornerstone of the federal civil service. The government prides itself on striving to be a model employer and setting an example for the private sector. Many government agencies have a positive record of achievement on EEO issues and fostering work environments which are diverse, fair, inclusive andRead… Read more »
Here’s a FABULOUS ARTICLE for future Govies! Reprint of an article on LinkedIn by Elizabeth A. Medina I’ve been trying to get into Civil Service ever since I left my campus work study job as a Biology and Chemistry lab assistant 14 years ago. Obviously, all that changed less than a month ago and IRead… Read more »