Writing a column for women in government means I spend a lot of time on the Internet, looking for inspiration, news, and advice for ladies. Unfortunately, there aren’t a ton of online resources out there dedicated to female public servants (hence, why we created GovFem!). However, there is an abundance of websites dedicated to women’sRead… Read more »
The gender gap in government is slowly narrowing. One thing we have to thank for that is the increasing number of female role models in government we’re seeing in the media, particularly on our favorite shows. While the characters are far from perfect, and in some cases far from reality, they depict real women strivingRead… Read more »
What is your current salary? It’s the dreaded question of every job offer and salary negotiation. Many recruiters use this number as an anchor for salary negotiations, rather than the market value for the position you’re seeking to fill. But if you’re looking to make more money in your new role (and really, who isn’t?),Read… Read more »
Hopefully, you’ve read my last two posts (see here and here) about negotiating your starting salary. But if you are an avid GovLoop reader, there’s a decent chance you already have a government job. Don’t let that hold you back, though. There’s still plenty of room to negotiate your compensation. If you work in theRead… Read more »
In last week’s GovFem article, I covered the basics of salary negotiation. But come on – you’re awesome! You’re not basic, and you don’t want your job offer to be basic either. So how do you negotiate the terms of your offer like a true pro? Here are a few insider tips and tricks toRead… Read more »
As an awesome professional lady, you’ve probably heard that you need to negotiate your salary (yes, even in government). You’ve probably heard this about a thousand times. But has anyone stopped to explain how to negotiate a salary? Maybe not. In fact, at a recent team meeting, all five women in my group admitted thatRead… Read more »
Pursuing a career as both a woman and a minority is no easy task. However, Esther Aguilera, President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, has never shied away from a challenge. In fact, challenges have been the propelling force in her long career across the public and private sector. Now, Aguilera uses lessonsRead… Read more »
Dave Uejio, Acting Chief Strategy Officer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), gave us a hard truth at today’s Next Generation of Government Summit. He said, “There are barriers in place that preclude us from reaching our potential.” In government, he continued, this can be particularly true. Especially if you’re a woman or racialRead… Read more »
This week I’m attending Federally Employed Women’s National Training Program in New Orleans. The conference offers a myriad of training and development opportunities, but I decided to start off my day with an overview of “What All Feds need to Know about the Workforce.” The presenter, Jamie Neidig, Practice Director for Human Resources and Human CapitalRead… Read more »
As you might remember, we spoke with Karen Rainey and Michelle Crockett in previous GovFem articles (see this article and this article) about how and why they got involved in Federally Employed Women (FEW), an advocacy and training non-profit organization for women in federal government. They both explained the power of in-person training and theRead… Read more »
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