by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Feb 10, 2021 | COVID-19, For Employers
Many government agencies have transitioned to working from home and only see each other during virtual meetings.
by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Dec 11, 2020 | COVID-19, For Job Seekers
While I do very much look forward to the end of this pandemic, I have been able to identify a few ways COVID-19 can be positive for our career
by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Jun 13, 2015 | on the job
Every year on the second Sunday in May we honor a very important group of people: mothers. Of course there are the traditional mothers and then there are the not so traditional mothers-those who did not personally give birth or adopt a child but still raises and cares...
by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Mar 10, 2015 | About the Public Sector
How many of us are fully engaged in our community? Do we simply see something wrong with our neighborhood and complain about it to our family or do we try to figure out how to get it fixed? When we hear of a law being proposed that don’t agree with (or do!) do we...
by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Feb 9, 2015 | on the job
Many universities require seniors to complete an internship in order to learn more about their proposed career. My major, criminal justice, required one and I was told this would give me experience to put on my resume and make me more attractive to employers. I...
by Olivia Burrell-Jackson | Oct 11, 2014 | Career Advice
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) 100th anniversary celebration in North Carolina. There were many informational sessions and as an MPA student the knowledge I learned there was invaluable. The last...