Beyond what is required by law, most places of business in America don’t actively encourage their employees to take breaks. In fact, some companies even show preference to those workers willing to work through breaks and lunches, believing this shows initiative and...
A Public Health Career has many diverse Pathways, offering a wide range of challenging opportunities for professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Public health practitioners are employed in both the public and private sectors through government agencies,...
In pursuing A Career In Public Safety, I needed a new suit for several upcoming interviews as I ventured into a career in Public Safety. I visited a men’s clothing store and was helped by a salesman who presented himself with a “kindred spirit” like connection. In the...
A common concern of job seekers who have more tenure in their career is that they are afraid they are being overlooked because of their age. Ageism, or stereotyping and discriminating against individuals based on age, unfortunately does happen in our society. In...
What did you answer the last time a hiring manager asked you why you were the best person for the job during an interview? A lot of us can look back over our job searches and remember times we fumbled with this common interview question. After all, “best” is a...
Recently, I have been challenged to understand the relationship between leadership and performance management. This relationship is important to understand because performance metrics are found everywhere. You can’t escape them. From test scores, to quotas, to...
Welcome back! Are you ready for the second installment of “Your Resume, Is It Good Enough To Get You A Job”? In part one of this series we identified the major topic headings of your resume. To recap, they are: Professional Experience, Education, Certifications and...
Earning a master’s degree in international relations (IR) is a great way to build your resume in preparation for employment with the federal government. In fact, most IR positions require job candidates to have a master’s degree. A new entrant into this job market...
Finding your passion can often feel like an overwhelming task. There are tons of assessments, questions, blogs, books and speeches out there, and wading through them all is a gargantuan project. Whew! It’s hard to know where to start.But what if starting was actually...