by David L. Stevens | Aug 5, 2014 | About the Public Sector
The need to develop a workforce to meet the current and future demands of government operations, as well as foster an environment that values people is no small task. This effort compels our need to fully understand business priorities, citizen engagement, strategic...
by Erica Tew | Aug 3, 2014 | on the job
Company culture can make certain employers appealing, but it’s not until you start the job that you really begin to see the workplace politics. In some cases, the politics don’t have a negative connotation. Some employers strive to make sure each employee is...
by John Sinden | Jul 11, 2014 | education/training
The federal government is a major employer of attorneys in the United States, and many of the most promising graduates from top law schools seek employment there. These highly sought-after positions task attorneys with determining the outcomes of many of the most...
by John Sinden | Jul 11, 2014 | education/training
One of the core functions of the U.S. government, and many governments, is to interact abroad with both state and non-state actors, such as international organizations, large corporations, terrorist organizations, and NGOs. This purposeful, strategic interaction to...
by Rafael Baptista | Jun 15, 2014 | About the Public Sector
When I started the University of North Carolina MPA program in August 2013, I knew that I had a passion for public service and that I was attracted to government work. But I wasn’t sure what level of government would be the best fit for my interests. In a previous...
