Skills to Pay the Bills
This week’s post shares three essential skills for all govies
Career
Post-Interview Thank-You Letters that Nail the Job
Most applicants don’t bother to write thank-you letters. Therefore, your letter will help you stand out from the thankless masses.
Want the Job? Ask for It!
Simply asking for the job isn’t enough to land a position but, backed by your skills and qualifications, confidence and enthusiasm can go a long way.
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
There is certainly nothing wrong with having expert knowledge and skills in our area, but sometimes shaking things up a bit can do a lot for helping with a fresh perspective and enjoyment. Whether you do something different with your key work skills or take up something on a personal basis, you can reap many… Read more »
5 Tips to Become a Better Writer
Writing. The thought of it brings back bad memories for many, a chore that just needs to get out of the way in the form of the latest report or memo, before the next task can be completed. It can evoke flashbacks to school papers; late nights spent trying to reach the word limit inRead… Read more »
Unexpected Downtime? Here’s How To Spend It Productively
Have you been caught with time on your hands and no plans? If you still want to use that time wisely, here are some ideas to help you learn, grow, explore, and push forward.
Hate Your Job? Do These 10 Things
Before jumping ship do these 10 things.
Disengaged but I Like My Job
Commitment and satisfaction levels of federal employees are at their lowest levels since the feds started measuring these drivers of engagement in 2003. Yet, most federal workers claim they inherently like the work they do.
4 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement
Frontline managers should be responsible for the staff’s level of involvement. Leadership has to figure out what motivates employees.
How Much Will a Promotion Boost Your $alary?
If you get a federal grade increase in the federal GS pay scale, your new, higher salary will be computed according to the so-called “two-step rule.” Here’s how it works.