This morning I took a look at the HR Flexibilities and Authorities Handbook produced by OPM. The handbook has a lot of great information for federal HR professionals. One section in particular caught my eye and is an important read for people across all sectors and all levels of government. This section provided insights onRead… Read more »
This blog post is adapted from the GovLoop Guide: How to Find, Land, Keep, & Leap in Your Career. I’d encourage you to take a look through the guide, as it is a valuable resources to help you elevate your government career. Why wait until the next happy hour or networking event you attend? WhatRead… Read more »
As one of the true leaders in our nation’s defense or as I like to call it, the “Apple” of our Nation’s defense, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is an organization that has shown the ability to be a starting and finishing point in terms of career progression with the federal government. DISA has anRead… Read more »
Talking with people from across the industry, people have told me a number of questions they wished they had asked during their interview. Take these in the next time to go in for an interview at a contracts shop. – Do you have a contract file room? Can I see it? (Look to see ifRead… Read more »
Below is a current article discussing the merits of obtaining a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certificate for professionals in the Emergency and Crisis Management fields. In establishing the certification process the IAEM created a standard body of knowledge for emergency managers, then set requirements for them to meet to become certified. The certifications have evolved,Read… Read more »
Leading a team is a difficult sometimes harrowing task. So you can only imagine how difficult managing a country can be. That’s the subject of Michael Eric Siegel’s new book, “The President as Leader.” The book highlights the leadership style of five different presidencies to find what works and what doesn’t. Michael told Chris DorobekRead… Read more »
This afternoon I attended a luncheon at the Scottish Rite Temple in DuPont Circle. This particular order of the Freemasons has a strong connection to The George Washington University, where I attend school and provides many fellowships for various graduate and undergraduate programs. I was fortunate enough to receive such a fellowship. This was partiallyRead… Read more »
While working in a job, it can seem like there is no clear path to the next one. As part of finding happiness and balance in our work lives, it is important to understand not only the job you are in, but also the one you want to have and the skills it takes toRead… Read more »
We are hearing a LOT of concern out there about the STOCK Act— the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act. This is the bill –– now law — designed to deal with lawmakers using an insider scoop from making money off of that information. Essentially, it makes insider trading by lawmakers illegal, which is aRead… Read more »
Library use is blooming in the US – but not necessarily because of books. As a tough economy makes jobs scarce and amenities like Internet too pricey for some, the resources libraries offer becomes a blessing. DorobekINSIDER’s Chris Dorobek spoke with Larry Eichel, Project Director of the Philadelphia Research Initiative at The Pew Charitable TrustsRead… Read more »