Miscellaneous

The Government Man is Back – What ever happened to the GSA scandal?

My blog posts on the GSA so-called scandal and my first You Tube posting received plenty of attention so I figured I would follow it up with more good cheer. I hope my message got across and reason is starting to prevail. What happened to the GSA scandal? It’s barely in the news anymore –Read… Read more »

The Perfect Reason to Hire a Proofreader

Recently, I was speaking with a new client who had just spent 43 hours writing her federal résumé and SES narratives. She said after that long she felt like she was writing the same thing over and over, knew there were typos and grammar errors, and just could not fathom reading them for at leastRead… Read more »

Do Members of Congress Have Security Clearances?

Here’s a bit of “inside Washington” trivia to pass around the office today – do members of congress have security clearances? The topic of security clearance for elected officials has long been a complex one. Members of congress – even those in sensitive committee positions – do not receive or obtain security clearances in theRead… Read more »

DorobekINSIDER: 7 stories you need to know: White House opposes new SBA contracting goals

The SEVEN stories that impact your life for Thursday the 17th of May, 2012 The Central contractor registration system will shut down next Wednesday. Companies currently use the online database to update their contractor registration with the federal government. The Washington Business Journal says, the General Services Administration is leading an effort to consolidate theRead… Read more »

Battling the Bullies–Using Audio for Internet Reputation Management

Battling the Bullies–Using Audio for Internet Reputation Management Http://LeonardSipes.Com Note: Good writers visualize their readers. I see a women/girl being the victim of internet bullies posting photos or salacious stories on Facebook and related social sites. This article is for her. There was an article in the New York Times addressing reputation management. The fundamentalRead… Read more »