In general, I tell people that it never hurts to apply for a job, and when in doubt, go ahead and apply for a position (unless, of course, you meet less than about 75% of the qualifications). In real life, though, people don’t have time to apply to each position they see. To prioritize whether … Continue reading »
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Announcing “Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service”
Are you or someone you know seeking a more meaningful job? Announcing “Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service.” After eleven years as a career counselor, I decided to compile everything I’ve learned about finding jobs that make a difference into one book. This is the first book of its … Continue reading »
Fun career sites and posts I’ve found lately #2
I’ve really been enjoying finding more and more people using Twitter. For instance, it turns out that 3 alums of the school where I work are big Tweeple: @dfletcher, CIO of the State of Utah, @billschrier, CTO of the City of Seattle, and @levyj413, the webmaster of the EPA. But my favorite thing is the … Continue reading »
Great Career Books
Great Career Books Posted on March 30, 2009 at 5:39 p.m. This is a very partial list of career books that pertain to public affairs careers, with a brief book report on each. If you have been looking for career information and want something to jump start your research, here’s a quick place to start. … Continue reading »
10 Guerrilla strategies for a tough job market
With layoffs continuing to be front page news, job seekers who have been hit in the head by a big clue-brick are wondering how they are going to land anything. I’m especially concerned because recruiters are telling me they are getting hundreds of resumes the instant they post a job. So, what are a few tips … Continue reading »
Fun career sites I’ve found lately
Just a quick update on some fun sites I’ve found lately. First and foremost, http://twitter.com . I’ve made a bunch of interesting connections in a short period of time by searching for relevant keywords and following people. I also got connected to interesting people by connecting to people recommended by the founder of http://govloop.com , … Continue reading »
