How to Get an Oregon Government Job: 4 Lessons Learned by Mac Prichard Before starting my own public relations company, I had the good fortune to work as a communications officer in Oregon state and local government and at Portland State University. I had some wonderful jobs, including stints in the governor’s office and Portland City Hall. … Continue reading »
Today we highlight the good works of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Portland State University (PSU) chapter which was founded this year. The chapter is another sign that professional local government management is in safe hands for years to come. While Portland is becoming known for start up companies in the private sector, ELGL … Continue reading »
by Dan Schawbel Recruiters, who want to attract Gen-Y job seekers need to use social networks, and use them in the right way. This target demographic not only uses social networks to keep in touch with friends, but to manage their own careers. A recent Jobvite studyshows that 92 percent of employers are using or planning … Continue reading »
Animation about a determined public servant who does things his way. DAVID honors accomplishments and eccentricities of Oregon municipal Internet pioneer David Olson. Inspired by wry animation classics such as BAMBI VS GODZILLA, video premiered on David Olson Day in the City Of Portland — the day Olson announced his retirement. DAVID was written … Continue reading »
How to Really Answer the Most Basic Interview Questions By JACQUI BARRETT-POINDEXTER July 23, 2012 For some, the most nerve-wracking part of a hiring process is the interview. But, it doesn’t have to be if you’ve taken time to practice your answers and delivery. Glassdoor.com has published an extensive list of some of the most common interview … Continue reading »
By: Jeff Haden, Inc. Employee fit is crucial. Here’s a simple way to know if a job candidate is right for your business. Interviewing job candidates is tough, especially because some candidates are a lot better at interviewing than they are at working. To get the core info you need about the candidates you interview, here’s … Continue reading »
Why ‘work-life balance’ doesn’t work By Leslie Perlow, Published: July 11 When people hear I am writing a book about “work-life balance,” their eyes glaze over. But when they hear I am writing a book called Sleeping with Your Smartphone, people perk up. They say: “I need that book. That is the story of my life (or my spouse’s, … Continue reading »
By RITIKA TRIKHA You arrived dressed in your best suit, tackled every question, and think that you made an excellent impression overall. But you still didn’t get the job. Where did you go wrong? You might go crazy trying to guess. But if you pay close attention, you can tell when an employer is a little turned … Continue reading »
Time for a Midyear Checkup of Your Social Media Presence You may not just be missing out if you’re not using social media — you could be damaging your career. By Joshua Waldman If you’re one of those mid-level managers secure in your position who hasn’t wanted to take the time to learn about social media, … Continue reading »
Leading with an attitude of gratitude By Joel Garfinkle on June 18th, 2012 | Comments (0) One of my executive coaching clients recently shared something that bears repeating. Years ago, when he was a bank officer in training, a senior vice president walked up to him and said, “I know we don’t get to talk much, but I … Continue reading »
