by Stan Skipworth | Jan 19, 2014 | on the job
The difference between scrambled eggs, an omelet, a quiche and a soufflé are actually very subtle and can be found almost entirely among the people who prepare these dishes. But Why? Recently, I had the rare occasion for some late-evening television. On this...
by Megan Price | Jan 19, 2014 | networking/interviewing
Have you ever developed an Individual Development Plan? Do you know what to include, who to talk to, or when to have it on hand? Last week, GovLoop and Young Government Leaders hosted a NextGen Training Webinar on “Making Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)”....
by Martha Duesterhoft | Jan 19, 2014 | on the job
I’m currently teaching a course at the University of Washington in Training & Development and facilitated a great conversation about two things that can make a huge difference in your career success. The discussion was focused on the necessity of and process for...
by Michelle Agner | Jan 19, 2014 | on the job
You’ve been working hard, and your accomplishments are beginning to stack up. Anyone can see that. But despite your impressive performance, you’re finding that you’re not exactly popular among your co-workers. And that promotion you were expecting did not occur....
by Pete Radloff | Jan 19, 2014 | networking/interviewing
Getting a job these days is about so much more than your resume. That’s not to say the resume is dead or not viable anymore, but it’s one of many tools in your job-seeking arsenal than your only tool. Employers, and recruiters specifically, are using a...