Military Transition Job Seeker: Career Change and First Cleared Job Fair Adventures

“Drink plenty of water because you’re mouth is going to be dry from talking so much when you attend a job fair like this,” shares security-cleared job seeker, Mr. W, who is transitioning out of the military in the next couple months. Mr. W learned of today’s Cleared Job Fair from attending Transition Assistance ProgramRead… Read more »

Generation *U*

So you haven’t heard of generation “U” yet either? Why, according to FedSmith generation “U” is the UNRETIRED GENERATION. Full article AND COMMENTS may be found here: http://www.fedsmith.com/article/2199/reality-generation-u.html So this article attempts to address the reasons or at least speculate why so many baby boomers haven’t retired. The comments are unbelievable! Some folks feel theyRead… Read more »

Cleared Job Seeker: “Face Time with Employers at Industry Job Fairs Is Invaluable”

One of the many security cleared job seekers attending today’s Cleared Job Fair, whom we’ll refer to as Ms. C, is currently employed yet exploring new opportunities for a Senior Logistics position. Her job search has, to date, been active for about a month or so. She learned of today’s Cleared Job Fair from anRead… Read more »

New Cyber Security Bill Could Increase Power of President and DHS

Introduced by ranking Senate members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S.3480 is intended to create an Office of Cyber Policy in the executive branch of the government, confirmed by the Senate and ultimately reporting to the president. Senators Joe Lieberman, Blanche LincolnRead… Read more »

The Federal Coach: ‘Larry, keep your eye on the ball’

This week I spoke with Dr. Lawrence Spinelli, who is acting president of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) which helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets and supports U.S. foreign policy. Prior to assuming this position, Spinelli was OPIC’s public affairs director. He previously spent more than aRead… Read more »

Gov 2.0 Radio Hot Links – June 16, 2010

NOAA launches an interactive mapping tool for the Gulf oil spill Heartbreaking Flickr set – Greenpeace’s Gulf Oil Spill photosServe.gov is seeking trained volunteers to help with the Gulf disasterThursday is Dumpthe Pump DaySan Francisco’s Stamen Design wins a $400,000 Knight News Challenge grant for its CityTracking visualizationsStamen wants your help voting up a requestRead… Read more »

International Association for Public Participation: Core Values Awards 2010 Now Open

Are you getting enough recognition for the work you do to engage citizens? Do you think you have the most innovative project or your organisation or agency is the world’s best in conducting public participation? If so, how about entering the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) 2010 Core Values Awards. You could be standingRead… Read more »

Everything I know about social media I learned from my dog

My deep dark secret is that my dog is on Facebook and Twitter and has more friends and followers than my personal accounts. He also blogs. While I was already active on Twitter, Facebook and blogging for Virginia State Parks, it took my experience with Yoda (that’s my dog’s name) to see the power ofRead… Read more »