Things I Wish I’d Learned as a GS-7
Here are 10 steps to navigating your federal agency no matter what rank you have in your professional career and where you want to head next.
Professional Development
Get the Innovation Flowing at the Google Government Summit
Dynamic speakers, interactive break-out rooms, and innovation are all on tap for the free 2022 Google Government Summit on November 15.
Cultivating a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset can be the difference between accomplishing our goals or letting them go. Here are some practical tips to cultivate yours.
Are You an Innovator? Then This One’s for You
Sign up for the free 2022 Google Government Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Washington, D.C.
5 Success Skills for New Hires
When an agency hires you, it wants you to succeed. That’s why agencies have employee manuals, organization charts and onboarding processes. But new hires need to do some of the legwork, too.
Coping With Confusion: Tips for New Hires
government is an incredible and complex mechanism, and [you] need to understand how to navigate your bureaucracy
Make Your Job Meaningful
A government career offers many opportunities to find work that matters. But although you’re working for the public good, you also need to treat your career as a career — and treat yourself as a professional.
Increase Your Mission Readiness with Deep Listening and the PMA Learning Agenda
Good leaders can catch problems early, offer their employees ample opportunities, and embrace new ways of doing business. The President’s Learning Agenda can guide the way.
Long-Timers’ Advice for New Government Hires
When you’re a newbie, the wisdom of long-timers can lift the veil on the mysteries of life as a public servant. According to our experts, the most important thing in starting your government job is to embrace the complex and varied environment you’ve entered and explore it.
Avoid Quiet Firing
Employers are responding to quiet quitting with quiet firing. Here are some tips on how to recognize it — and how to keep it from happening to you.