Colorblind Millennials Are Attracted to White/Male Federal Agencies
Recent research suggests this colorblind trajectory of millennials in the federal government may not be a passing fad.
Posts Tagged: millennials
Give Back this Season
Tis the season of giving. Fortunately, millennials are already defined as a generation that is eager to give back and make a positive difference in the world. This holiday season, there are many ways you can give back if you’re in the DC metro area. Volunteering not only helps those in need, but also canRead… Read more »
Top 10 Millennial-Friendly Federal Agencies
It’s no secret; federal government is very concerned about attracting and keeping millennials in the public workforce. Right now, only about 16 percent of the federal workforce is made up of millenials. According to a recent report by the Government Business Council, the federal government will need to hire more than 200,000 highly skilled workersRead… Read more »
How to Rock the Holiday Office Party
It’s that time of year again. End of the year work is piling up and you have at least 5 ugly sweater events to attend in the coming weeks. Additionally, your workplace is getting ready to host those fun holiday parties. But are they networking events or the chill with your coworker kinda gigs? TheRead… Read more »
What Challenging Yourself Really Means
Today, I will try to challenge you. As a young professional, I often hear key phrases like this when attending career info or advice sessions. Established professionals at some point always say how important it is to “Challenge yourself! Get out of your comfort zone! Do something that makes you scared.” When I hear suchRead… Read more »
All I Want for Christmas is to Feel Valued
Perhaps you’re wondering what to give your millennial coworkers this holiday season. Is it the latest gadget? A great book? Truth be told, what we actually need the most this season is something money can’t buy. I know you hear it in all the latest millennial posts on tips to keep the generation engaged andRead… Read more »
4 Steps to Being a Better Boss for Your Multigenerational Workforce
With baby boomers restlessly pacing at retirement’s door, it’s critical to plan now for the significant talent gap that lies ahead. Right now, your workforce is likely made up of multiple generations bringing different traits to the table. It’s critical to take advantage of this multigenerational makeup before baby boomers retire and transition out of… Read more »
Worst Professional Mistakes- Advice from GovLoopers
I know you’ve heard it before, but we all make mistakes. We’re human. At some point in our professional life, we’re going to mess up. Sometimes, however, it can be nice to avoid mistakes by learning from others’ examples, especially if you’re a millennial just starting out. This is a great time to get adviceRead… Read more »
All the World’s a Stage- Public Speaking Tips (Act II)
Last week, in the first blog of this two-part series, I discussed how theater experience helped with public speaking in my professional journey and how some of the lessons I learned could be applied to a career in the public sector. This week, let’s discuss some concrete ideas that you can practice next time youRead… Read more »
All the World’s a Stage: Tips for Public Speaking
People usually tell me I’m a pretty strong presenter, and I can attribute a lot of that to my choir and theater days. Before becoming interested in government, I was the typical theater and choir geek. In college, I even studied vocal performance in the hopes of becoming an opera star – a modern dayRead… Read more »