A Woman’s Place is in the Tech Industry
Need a tech lady role model to look up to? Megan Smith, U.S. CTO may be just who you are looking for. Check out her approach to fostering innovation and STEM involvement across the globe.
Career
Empathy: What Hiring Managers Want Most
More than anything, FCC CIO David Bray wants employees who exude empathy. In an interview with GovLoop, he shared how empathy bridged a divide within his agency and how it guides the way he interacts with his team.
Avenues for Growth as a Government Employee
Working for the government allows you to move within your agency as well as between agencies. It also gives you the skillsets and a network that allows you to take a contracting and or a field-based position to strengthen your resume.
“You’re Making Me Crazy!” 4 Reasons Why You Clash With Coworkers
More times than not, it’s these preferences–and our different preferences– that aggravate us most about our coworkers. The reality is that we can’t force how others choose to communicate, interact with others, or how they decide to manage tasks. What we can do is reframe our thinking about our coworkers when we get frustrated with… Read more »
Dear GovLoop: How Do I Deal With a Negative Coworker?
By not falling into the pessimistic trap, and further directing talking points to be lighter and more positive, you can show your coworker that not everything sucks, despite what they apparently seem to think.
Ooops, My Bad: How To Take Feedback As A Manager
Here’s a secret your boss doesn’t want you to know: we don’t always get it right. Shocking, right? But seriously, how we handle those opportunities as leaders is where we can set ourselves apart. Here’s a couple ‘No-No’s’ that I’ve committed since in my recent position change that I hope you can learn from.
30 Under 30 – A Millennial Reading List (Part One)
Don’t know what to read this fall? Check out one of our favorites.
How to Ace that Standard “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question
Your interviewer will probably begin your next job interview with the standard opener: “Tell me about yourself.” How can you ace this question and make a great first impression?
Keeping Your Agency on Track in Times of Change
Check out these tips to navigate and succeed in the upcoming presidential transition.
5 Ways to Smash Stereotypes of Jobseekers over 50
If you are in a job search over the age of 50, chances are you have encountered challenges due to conscious or unconscious biases based on perceptions of the more mature worker.