Switching from the private sector to the government is hard, especially if you’re a millennial and new to the workforce in general. Check out what this millennial has to say about her own switch and learn what she finds so valuable about the public sector.
Faster than a speeding bullet, stronger than a locomotive, it’s – it’s…the intern? As young professionals starting out, we often visualize our ultimate titles as Senior Project Manager, or CEO, or even President. But we don’t usually think of ourselves as heroes, let alone superheroes, even when we’re saving the day behind the scenes inRead… Read more »
Use these six tips to turn your mistakes into growing experiences
“You’re tackling a typical day in the office, juggling meetings, phone calls, and that hyperactive inbox of yours, when suddenly it hits you – the worst possible feeling to have at work. Your heart drops, your face goes cold, and your adrenaline kicks in. You’ve just realized you’ve made a mistake.” – Ashley Cobert, PublicRead… Read more »
First 5 is on a mission to find the best Microsoft Office suite tips, and we are beginning with Word. These cool little tricks will save time that you did not even know you were wasting.
Being a millennial in the public sector is hard. Fortunately, there are young govies out there that we can learn from. Check out this young DOE employee’s story and how he navigates the government workplace.
Last week, we talked about common millennial myths and ways to confront them. But what does that look like in the workplace? To learn more, we talked to GovLoop employees about ways they’ve addressed millennial stereotypes either as a young professional or as a manager.
The relative truth and falsehood of the various myths surrounding millennials have been hotly debated for years now, and it can get frustrating. While we may not be able to put a stop to the media furor, we can take steps to make sure we combat these myths each day at school and at work.
Millennials demonstrate poor knowledge of cyber awareness. Learn how you can improve your cybersecurity practices for the sake of Gen Y.
Learn some helpful practices to go from being an intern to a full-time employee.