The era of technology, creativity, and collaboration is upon us. It’s the age of the Civic Hackathon! Government has increasingly used this tool to bring young, tech savvy, and passionate professionals from all sectors to put their heads together to solve some of our nation’s toughest technological challenges. Yet recently, Colorado became one of theRead… Read more »
Most of us guard our inboxes jealously. After all, if you’re already wading through dozens of email newsletters you never read (and can’t remember subscribing to), the thought of giving away your email address to yet another marketer seems crazy. It doesn’t have to be that way! If you hunt through the internet, you canRead… Read more »
For a lot of people, writing the cover letter is the most excruciatingly painful experience of applying for a job. It shouldn’t be. Here’s why: 1) Cover letters are stories. Everyone loves stories. 2) Cover letters are stories on your favorite topic. You can write a story about yourself, and enjoy yourself while doing so,Read… Read more »
As a manager, your strength is in directing and guiding your team – yet it can be easy to fall into the trap of micromanaging. A few missed deadlines or sub-par results may have spurred you into paying closer attention to your team’s work, or maybe you’re just naturally someone who likes to be involved atRead… Read more »
This interview with Sean Applegate, Director of Technology Strategy & Advanced Solutions at Riverbed Federal, is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide, Securing Government: Lessons from the Cyber Frontlines. In this guide, we review five tactics government organizations are using to enhance their cybersecurity. Cyberthreats are not static – they constantly evolve to target different vulnerabilities in new ways. Therefore,Read… Read more »
This post is a follow-up to an unanswered question from GovLoop’s recent training, Critical Conversations. Want more topics and information like this? Make sure to register for the upcoming training summit in July, the Next Generation of Government Training Summit. There’s a skill I possess that you won’t find on my LinkedIn profile (go ahead andRead… Read more »
At last night’s GovLoop Esri Meet Up: Maps Bring Your Story to Life, GIS lovers gathered to learn about and discuss one of Esri’s most successful applications- Story Maps! The event began with presentations from Esri workers, a real story map user at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and a story map expertRead… Read more »
Esri knows that government is always looking for ways to create better public service. By using smart, responsive tools, local governments are more effectively performing everyday tasks for their citizens. Applied geography through Esri’s ArcGIS platform has proven to help governments create smart communities. With the utilization of all ArcGIS has to offer, cities and towns across theRead… Read more »
Have you ever heard the rap song “Alphabet Aerobics”? If not, go listen to it now. I’ll wait. Now that you’ve heard the song, you’re probably wondering what all of those random things the artists mentions have to do with each other. My conclusion is… not much. CIO of the Federal Communications Commission, Dr. DavidRead… Read more »
There are some commonly held myths about how to effectively grow your professional network. A few key tips can help you find a networking approach that works for you.