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Posts Tagged: professional development
Lessening the Pain of Performance Management
The first thing I learned about performance management when I entered federal service was quite clear: it’s a huge stressor for everyone. There are few topics quicker to engender eye rolls, sighs, or head shaking. No one likes talking about it, and dealing with it is downright painful. So why is this? There are many… Read more »
Beware the Sith Mentor
Good mentors can help you succeed in your public service career. Beware of the bad mentors who use mentoring to advance his or her career at the expense of the mentee’s career. In this article, I help you spot and avoid the Sith Mentor.
Four Steps to Ease (Squeeze) Professional Development into Your Jam-Packed Schedule
Learn how you can fit professional development into the busiest of schedules.
5 Ways to Revamp your Resume
5 tips to revamp your resume no matter what stage of your career you are at.
5 Tips to Getting the Most Out of an Online Training
Online trainings are quickly becoming the go-to tool for professional development. Learn how you can get the most out of the next one you attend.
The Best Government Conferences of 2017 [UPDATED]
It’s time to start planning your professional development in 2017 with GovLoop’s updated list of the best government conferences.
Avoid These 5 Career Mistakes During the Presidential Transition
To stay on track during the presidential transition, what potential career mistakes should you be sure to avoid?
Avenues for Growth as a Government Employee
Working for the government allows you to move within your agency as well as between agencies. It also gives you the skillsets and a network that allows you to take a contracting and or a field-based position to strengthen your resume.
Fellowships for Federal Employees
Fellowships aren’t just for the recently graduated or those still pursuing a degree. Current federal employees have a chance to compete for a fellowship either within or outside of their agency, all with an aim of building a better public workforce.